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Writing for The Conversation, Dr Mark Ireland discusses what the UK’s first geothermal power plant means for the nation’s electricity supply.

This winter, the weather has felt relentless. But has it been the wettest winter on record, and is it usually sunnier?

Unlike wind and solar which are weather-dependent sources of renewable energy, geothermal heat can produce energy steadily, day and night, all year round.

After years of heartbreak and repeated calls for action, residents are being asked to help shape plans for new safety measures on the A3083 ...

The naturally heated water, exceeding 190°C, generates electricity 24 hours a day, 7 days a week regardless of the weather.

Drivers have been warned to be aware of new rules introduced this month. These rules range from cutting fuel costs to driver ...

Located in Cornwall, the plant took nearly 20 years to build, and required engineers to drill three miles into the ground - the deepest well ever excavated in the UK. Find out more here.