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A Stanford University study reveals that Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) can significantly aid the clean energy transition by reducing the infrastructure needs for wind, solar, and battery systems while keeping electricity prices competitive. Integrating EGS could lower onshore wind capacity by 15%, solar by 12%, and battery storage by 28%, resulting in a 60% reduction in clean energy costs compared to fossil fuels. The study also forecasts a substantial decrease in EGS costs by 2035, driven by advancements in drilling technology.