BEST Magazine
3 March 2026
GEL switches on UK’s first deep geothermal plant in Cornwall
Why It Matters for ITAD
New technologies may create opportunities or challenges for equipment processing. UK-based ITAD businesses should monitor this development closely.
Cornwall is now home to the UK’s first deep geothermal power station, as Geothermal Energy Lithium (GEL) activated its United Downs facility on Thursday 26 February 2026. The site is generating electricity around the clock using heat drawn from more than 5km beneath the surface, while also producing zero‑carbon lithium carbonate on a commercial scale.…
Key Takeaways
- • GEL switches on UK’s first deep geothermal plant in Cornwall.
