The Cradle of Renewable Energy: The Unique Advantages of Geothermal
Nov 17, 2025
In Brief
The global energy transition is reshaping economies, industries, and investment landscapes. As countries race to secure their energy independence, and decrease carbon emissions, geothermal energy stands out as the most reliable, constant, and underutilized renewable source.
Often called “the cradle of renewable energy,” geothermal draws from the Earth’s own heat; a limitless, and base-load source of power that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For Türkiye, a nation naturally rich in geothermal reservoirs, this energy form is more than an alternative; it is an advantage waiting to be fully harnessed.
What is the role of Geothermal in the Energy Transition?
Recent academic and institutional studies emphasize the role of Geothermal energy as both a scientific breakthrough and an investment opportunity.
Findings confirm what visionary investors already recognize: Geothermal energy uniquely combines technological maturity, long-term return stability, and measurable impact. Unlike intermittent renewables, it delivers predictable cash flows, an impact oriented investment landscape, and foundation for long term investment growth.
A. Constant and reliable:
Unlike solar and wind, which depend on sunlight or wind speed, geothermal energy delivers continuous output with capacity factors of 70–90%, close to conventional fossil-fuel plants.
B. Domestic Energy, National Security
Türkiye imports around 70% of its total energy needs. Every megawatt of geothermal energy reduces this dependency and supports national energy security. With 55% of geothermal equipment now produced locally, the sector is driving domestic manufacturing, technology transfer, and skilled employment, transforming renewable energy into a national industry
C. Multi-Purpose Use: Beyond Electricity
Geothermal energy is more than power generation. It provides direct heat for homes, hotels, greenhouses, and district networks.
D. Clean and green
Geothermal power plants emit up to 90% less CO₂ than fossil-fuel plants, which ranks it among the cleanest and most efficient renewable energy resource.
E. Innovation and growth:
Emerging technologies like Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) and closed-loop drilling are opening access to new geothermal resources, making the sector broader, more efficient, and more attractive for investors worldwide.
Recent research led by Dr. Elsa Maalouf at the American University of Beirut, introduced an innovative framework designed to enhance well performance and improve efficiency throughout the well’s life cycle.
The increase in efficiency is expected to accelerate market growth by reducing costs and optimizing operations.
Why Geothermal energy Attracts Smart Capital
As the global investment community shifts from speculation to sustainability, geothermal offers what investors seek most: long-term stability and measurable impact.
The momentum behind this shift is unmistakable. Smart capital is flowing into real assets that power the future.
In 2025 alone, more than $2.2 trillion globally is being directed toward clean energy and infrastructure
Funds such as Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures have allocated over $200 million specifically to geothermal innovators like Fervo Energy and Cape Station.
Enhanced geothermal systems, grid-scale storage, and critical infrastructure are now scaling together, marking the start of a new industrial cycle built on resilience rather than speculation.
Türkiye, which already ranks 4th worldwide in installed geothermal capacity (over 1.7 GW), is expanding further, with a target to increase capacity to 5.1 GW by 2035.
Conclusion
As the world races to redefine energy, the next revolution lies beneath our feet. Geothermal energy is the origin of clean power, the cradle from which the renewable future will grow.
With abundant resources and advancing technology, Türkiye stands uniquely positioned to lead this transformation, turning its natural geology into a source of innovation, and sustainable growth.
By investing in the foundations of this sector, such as exploration and drilling, we can build an energy model rooted in stability and progress, one that benefits investors, communities, and generations to come.
About this Journal
This is the second of our installment series. Each issue will deliver global and regional energy market trends in investor-friendly language, with an emphasis on opportunities and actions.
Next issue: “Drilling for the future: Türkiye’s journey through geothermal innovation”
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