"Using a technique similar to fracking, Sage Geosystems has started testing whether it can pump water down into the well to create cracks in the stone. The cracks absorb the water, and the stone heats it up. Then, the water is pumped back up to power a generator. According to Grist, Sage Geosystems performed a successful test in March."

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Whats the output I wonder?

Price per twh?

They'll be accused of contributing to "unparalleled geological cooling effects" or "misuse of an endangered commodity" or some such silliness.

Then the entire project will be memory holed to avoid actual competition.

That said. The technology is fascinating.