A 500-meter resolution raster model shows the theoretical recoverable heat from Upper Devonian hot sedimentary aquifers in Scotland's Midland Valley. The British Geological Survey produced this dataset, which calculates heat for temperatures above 50°C based on a USGS methodology. The research, published in 2024, presents the theoretical potential with very high uncertainty.
Use Cases
- Map the spatial distribution of geothermal potential based on modelled 'recoverable heat' (Hrec) values.
- Identify areas for direct heat use development based on the 50°C minimum temperature threshold.
- Assess theoretical resource capacity in the Upper Devonian Stratheden Group and Kinnesswood Formation.
- Support regional energy planning by integrating this geospatial model with other subsurface data.
Strengths
- Spatial resolution is explicitly defined as 500 meters by 500 meters.
- Model is based on a published USGS methodology for calculating accessible heat.
- Geographic scope is clearly defined as the Midland Valley of Scotland.
- Associated research paper delineates areas of high uncertainty.
Limitations
- The description states the theoretical potential is presented with very high uncertainty.
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Row count and file size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS)
- Collection Method
- Modelled P50 distribution based on research published by Kearsey, T.I., Receveur, M. and Monaghan, A.A., 2024.
- Time Range
- null
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-04 09 08:26:20.702422; freshness should be verified.
- Geography
- Midland Valley of Scotland