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Study finds geothermal learning remains highly local

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24 August 2026

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Fusion42 · 24 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

A new study finds that geothermal power development costs have generally risen globally with deployment due to localised knowledge and varying geological and regulatory conditions, limiting cost reductions seen in other renewable technologies like solar PV. The research highlights that geothermal learning is highly local, with knowledge transfer between markets constrained by geological differences and regulatory environments.

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Geothermal founders must pivot from expecting global cost declines to focusing on local geological and regulatory mastery to reduce costs. Your market knowledge and stable project pipelines are key competitive edges that no global learning curve can substitute.

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