Enhanced Geothermal Systems

Global Enhanced Geothermal Systems Market to Reach US$3.4 Billion by 2030

The global market for Enhanced Geothermal Systems estimated at US$2.9 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$3.4 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 2.5% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Hot Dry Rock, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 3.7% CAGR and reach US$1.6 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Sedimentary Basin segment is estimated at 1.1% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$795.9 Million While China is Forecast to Grow at 5.1% CAGR

The Enhanced Geothermal Systems market in the U.S. is estimated at US$795.9 Million in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$661.9 Million by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 5.1% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 0.8% and 2.0% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 1.4% CAGR.

Global Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) Market – Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

How Are Enhanced Geothermal Systems Unlocking New Frontiers in Clean Energy?
Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) are a next-generation geothermal technology designed to access the Earth’s thermal energy in locations where natural hydrothermal resources are insufficient or absent. Unlike conventional geothermal, EGS involves creating engineered reservoirs by injecting water into deep, hot, dry rock formations to stimulate fractures, thus enabling heat extraction and conversion to electricity. This approach dramatically expands geothermal viability beyond tectonically active zones, positioning it as a scalable, dispatchable baseload power source with near-zero emissions.

Governments and energy developers are increasingly investing in EGS due to its vast potential to provide 24/7 renewable energy with a minimal surface footprint. The U.S. Department of Energy, for example, is funding initiatives like FORGE (Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy) to validate EGS feasibility. Technological advances in deep directional drilling, seismic mapping, fracture stimulation, and corrosion-resistant materials are making it more practical to extract heat from granitic and metamorphic rock at depths exceeding 4–5 km. Private sector interest is also growing, with companies like Fervo Energy and AltaRock Energy piloting EGS projects integrated with fiber-optic sensing, machine learning, and real-time reservoir modeling.

Which Regions and Use Cases Are Catalyzing EGS Deployment?
EGS development is strongest in North America and parts of Europe, where high energy demand, carbon reduction mandates, and drilling technology expertise converge. In the U.S., particularly in western states with existing geothermal infrastructure, EGS is being explored as a way to repurpose depleted oil and gas wells for renewable energy generation. Iceland, France, and Germany are also active in EGS research and demonstration projects, focusing on integrating geothermal energy into national baseload capacity. Additionally, Australia and Japan are investigating EGS to diversify their clean energy mix and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels.

Potential use cases extend beyond grid electricity. Industrial applications—such as direct heating, district energy networks, and green hydrogen production—can leverage EGS for high-temperature process heat. Military bases, remote mining operations, and desalination plants are exploring off-grid EGS as a sustainable power source. As countries look to pair geothermal energy with energy storage, carbon capture, and flexible grid assets, EGS offers a path to long-duration, weather-independent power—especially valuable in regions where solar and wind are intermittent.

The Growth in the Enhanced Geothermal Systems Market Is Driven by Several Factors…
The growth in the enhanced geothermal systems market is driven by deep drilling innovations, improved reservoir engineering techniques, and policy momentum supporting firm renewable energy sources. Advances in closed-loop geothermal systems, hydraulic stimulation, and fiber-optic reservoir characterization are reducing project risk, improving heat recovery rates, and extending operational life. High-temperature materials and downhole monitoring systems are further enabling EGS in geologically complex environments.
From an application perspective, rising demand for clean baseload power, the electrification of heat-intensive industries, and grid reliability concerns are fueling interest in EGS. Government support via R&D funding, tax incentives, and decarbonization mandates is encouraging pilot-scale commercialization in the U.S., EU, and Asia-Pacific. As global utilities and energy developers diversify their portfolios beyond wind and solar, EGS offers a promising avenue for round-the-clock zero-carbon energy. These technology- and end-use-driven dynamics are positioning enhanced geothermal systems as a transformative force in the future of sustainable energy infrastructure.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Enhanced Geothermal Systems market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Resource Type (Hot Dry Rock, Sedimentary Basin, Radiogenic, Molten Magma); Depth (Shallow, Deep); Simulation Method (Hydraulic, Chemical, Thermal); End-Use (Residential, Commercial)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Select Competitors (Total 32 Featured) -

• Aboitiz Power Corporation
• AltaRock Energy, Inc.
• Ansaldo Energia S.p.A.
• BESTEC GmbH
• Calpine Corporation
• Eavor Technologies Inc.
• Enel S.p.A.
• Energy Development Corporation
• Fervo Energy
• First Gen Corporation
• Fuji Electric Co., Ltd.
• Geothermal Technologies Inc.
• GreenFire Energy Inc.
• Innergex Renewable Energy Inc.
• Kenya Electricity Generating Company
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
• Ormat Technologies, Inc.
• Polaris Renewable Energy Inc.
• Quaise Energy
• Toshiba Corporation

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