Geothermal
We work across geoscience, social science and engineering to explore how geothermal energy can help the University, the wider Leeds area and the UK to meet our net zero targets.
Take a look at our current projects.
Geothermal Campus
Decarbonising campus with geothermal heat
Geothermal City
Exploring how geothermal energy can help cities make the most of low cost, clean and secure heat
GeoGrid
Offsetting the impact of increasing electrification through geothermal heat and long-term energy storage
Associated research
Food for Our Own Good
Exploring the use of geothermal energy extracted from disused mines to control the environment of vertical farms and glasshouses to produce nutritious food.
SmartRes
Smart assessment, management and optimisation of urban geothermal resources