As the quest for sustainable and clean energy sources intensifies, the drilling industry looks toward the untapped potential lying deep beneath our feet. Geothermal energy, derived from the Earth's inexhaustible heat, presents a promising yet underutilized resource capable of revolutionizing how we power our world. Despite its vast reserves capable of producing clean electricity, geothermal energy currently accounts for a minuscule fraction of global power generation.
Enter Quaise Energy, an MIT spin-off poised to change the landscape of geothermal drilling with its groundbreaking technology. The company plans to employ gyrotron drills, an innovation that promises to reduce both the cost and time associated with drilling deep into the Earth's crust. These high-powered drills use microwaves to vaporize rock, allowing for unprecedented access to the intense heat located miles beneath the surface.