Unlimited energy is just 10 kilometers away. So why don’t we have it?In this episode, deep-tech entrepreneur Max Werner, founder of Hades Mining, explains why geothermal could rival coal in power output and why it still isn’t commercially viable.Here’s what you’ll learn:Why the 10km barrier is holding geothermal backThe $500 million cost problem behind deep drillingWhy drilling speed determines everythingHow laser technology could change the gameWhy energy independence is now a geopolitical issueThe world doesn’t lack energy. It lacks affordable access. If that changes, the global power balance changes with it.Watch the full episode to understand what’s blocking unlimited energy and who might break through first.Timestamps:00:48 Why Geothermal Could Be a Game Changer01:20 How Deep Drilling Unlocks Earth’s Heat02:00 The Challenges of Going 10 Kilometers Down03:34 The Full Vision of Scalable Geothermal Energy04:50 Centralized or Decentralized Energy Model05:41 Europe’s Critical Minerals Wake-Up Call08:13 Why Drilling Costs Block Progress09:29 Connecting Geothermal and Critical Minerals10:47 How the Fiber Laser Drill Works13:21 Best Geographies for Geothermal14:54 When Geothermal Becomes Mainstream16:00 The Biggest Myth About Geothermal16:41 Germany’s Geothermal Acceleration Act18:26 The Future of Surgical Mining21:13 Europe’s Untapped Critical Minerals22:53 Lessons from a Deep Tech Founder25:07 Pain Tolerance in Entrepreneurship27:25 The Reality of Building in Deep Tech29:05 A Proud NATO Moment30:23 Optimism for Europe’s Future Connect with Philip Meissner:linkedin.com/in/pmeissner Connect with Max Werner:linkedin.com/in/drwerner"What’s Next with Philip Meissner“A journey through our future life and work, and the place to discover your next favorite strategy and innovation. With global perspectives and fresh thinking, brought to you by some of the most exciting thinkers, builders, and leaders across the globe. Philip Meissner hosts fantastic guests and speakers, who share their journeys and knowledge in the most authentic and deep-dive style – to guide you through our world of tomorrow. From economy to science, from tech policy to AI in a fast-changing world. Subscribe right now wherever you get your podcast!#GeothermalEnergy #UnlimitedEnergy #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition #DeepTech #EnergyIndependence #DrillingTechnology #RenewableEnergy #CriticalMinerals #EnergyInnovation #ClimateTech #FutureOfEnergy #SustainableEnergy #EnergySecurity #Geopolitics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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