According to the analysis, India has a technical potential of around 11,000 gigawatts for industrial use.

India’s long-term energy security could benefit from geothermal resources that remain largely untapped, according to experts cited in a new analysis. They note that underground heat could provide a stable and continuous energy source, making it suitable for both electricity generation and industrial applications, unlike weather-dependent renewables.

The study highlights that geothermal energy could play a supporting role in India’s clean energy transition by offering consistent output for industrial processes and cooling systems. Experts involved in the assessment suggest that this resource may also help diversify the country’s energy mix as demand continues to rise.

Geothermal energy is described in the analysis as a constant source of heat that is not affected by seasonal or climatic changes, positioning it as a potential long-term contributor to India’s evolving clean energy strategy.

According to the analysis, India has a technical potential of around 11,000 gigawatts for industrial use, more than 1,500 gigawatts for cooling applications and about 450 gigawatts for electricity generation. These estimates indicate a significant untapped renewable resource beneath the surface.

The findings are part of a report titled “The Future of Geothermal Energy in India,” released by Project InnerSpace in collaboration with the Council on Energy, Environment and Water. The report suggests that large-scale development could create between 3.5 lakh and 7 lakh jobs, while also boosting economic activity in agriculture-linked sectors.