What is Minewater Thermal Energy?

The Scottish Government have done a very good article on the definition of minewater thermal and have identified its significant potential to help Scotland meet its net zero 2045 target by decarbonising heat and power. Here is a link to the Scottish Government paper:

https://www.gov.scot/policies/renewable-and-low-carbon-energy/geothermal-energy

Here is a brief description of it:

Geothermal energy is the natural heat stored within the Earth. It can be used for water and space heating and may also be used to generate electricity.

Below is a YouTube video done by the Mining Remediation Authority which shows remarkable CCTV footage from inside the boreholes, offering the first glimpse into old workings that haven’t been seen since they were last mined decades ago, while also showing water movement and structural features that bring scientific findings to life

Three deep geothermal energy sources with significant potential have been identified in Scotland, one being:

• abandoned mineworkings, such as those in Scotland’s Midland Valley

Which is a hopefully a perfect fit for Fallin Community Garden.