Clean Energy Technology Observatory: Deep Geothermal Heat and Power in the European Union - 2023 Status Report on Technology Development, Trends, Value Chains and Markets
This report takes a closer look at the status of deep geothermal energy in the EU, with a focus on power and direct heat applications. The market for deep geothermal energy is growing globally and, while the EU is underrepresented in drilling services, it has a strong manufacturing base for both above- and below-ground equipment. Despite the potential for this technology, it still faces challenges, such as high upfront costs, limited subsurface data availability, and licensing issues. Geothermal operations also have varying environmental impacts and may affect public acceptance. However, geothermal energy has a high potential to supply the EU's district heating and cooling sector. SWOT analysis shows promising opportunities for geothermal energy, including emerging technology for higher temperatures and efficiency and recovery of critical materials from geothermal brines.
TAYLOR Nigel;
DIAZ RINCON Andrea;
GEORGAKAKI Aliki;
INCE Ela;
LETOUT Simon;
MOUNTRAKI Aikaterini;
SHTJEFNI Drilona;
TATTINI Jacopo;
2023-10-24
Publications Office of the European Union
JRC135206
978-92-68-08432-8 (online),
1831-9424 (online),
EUR 31702 EN,
OP KJ-NA-31-702-EN-N (online),
https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC135206,
10.2760/545601 (online),
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