7. Problems

Despite the urgent global need for clean, consistent, and scalable energy solutions, geothermal energy remains an underutilized resource. While solar and wind have gained significant traction, geothermal development is still in its early stages due to several persistent challenges:

1. Limited Funding Access

Geothermal projects require substantial upfront investment for exploration, drilling, and infrastructure. However, unlike solar and wind, geothermal ventures often struggle to attract visibility and capital due to lower public awareness and perceived complexity. Early-stage innovations, in particular, face difficulty gaining recognition or pilot-stage support.

2. Lack of Global Advocacy

Policymakers and investors tend to overlook geothermal energy, focusing instead on more widely publicized renewable sources. This lack of advocacy limits awareness, education, and engagement, further marginalizing geothermal innovation from mainstream climate initiatives.

3. Technological and R&D Gaps

While Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) and deep drilling technologies hold great promise, many of these solutions remain costly or underdeveloped. Without sufficient collaboration and long-term research commitment, technological progress in the sector remains gradual.

4. Misconceptions and Geographic Bias

Geothermal energy is often misunderstood as being viable only in volcanic regions. In reality, geothermal potential exists globally, but misconceptions prevent exploration in many otherwise suitable areas.

5. Fragmented Ecosystem

Unlike solar or wind industries with established ecosystems, geothermal innovation lacks a unified platform for global collaboration. The absence of shared infrastructure, communication channels, and open-access knowledge slows progress and diffusion of new solutions.

6. Regulatory Complexity

Navigating the permitting, compliance, and regulatory landscape for geothermal projects can be cumbersome. Developers often face delays due to inconsistent legal frameworks and limited geothermal-specific policies, particularly in emerging markets.

By recognizing and addressing these issues, TWLGF aims to create a speculative yet community-driven digital model that promotes visibility and participation in the geothermal innovation space.

Through its blockchain-based ecosystem, TWLGF symbolically lowers the barriers to awareness, fosters collaboration, and encourages collective support for untapped renewable energy potential — without functioning as a financial product or direct funding mechanism.