Can geothermal startups drill Europe to clean energy independence?

Geothermal energy holds promise for Europe as a key player in reducing carbon emissions, with innovative technologies like closed-loop heat pumps and advanced drilling methods such as the Canopus Drilling Company’s shallow techniques and Borobotics’ autonomous “worm” drillers paving the way. Governments are supporting these efforts through incentives like feed-in tariffs, while companies like Eavor Energy are making strides with ambitious projects, though challenges remain in balancing environmental impact with economic viability.