Exposing the Learning-Curve Myth: Why Enhanced Geothermal Cannot Follow Solar's Cost Trajectory

Enhanced geothermal energy systems cannot replicate solar's dramatic cost reductions, according to new analysis. The learning curve theory that drove solar costs down doesn't apply to geothermal, as each project depends on unique geological conditions and cannot benefit from economies of scale. Unlike mass-produced solar panels, geothermal lacks manufacturing advantages and faces site-specific challenges.