Hot Wet Rock Geothermal
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The (Hot Wet Rock) HWR geothermal systems are suitable when there permeable rocks or a localized systems of fractures, making use of the hot fluids found naturally in the basement rock. Care may be needed in handling the underground hot fluids to ensure corrosive or toxic waters are properly handled.
HWR reservoirs my be improved in performance via hydraulic fracking.
