Geothermal Ukraine jointly with over 200 stakeholders of the geothermal sector, on the initiative of EGEC (European Geothermal Energy Council), called on the European Commission to prepare a European geothermal energy strategy and action plan today. This should be based on six pillars:
(1) A target of 250 GWs of geothermal energy by 2040 in electricity; heating and cooling (district heating and cooling systems, networked geothermal and standalone geothermal heat pumps); for use in public, residential and commercial buildings; agriculture; electricity generation, transport and manufacturing sectors;
(2) Harmonisation and development of new support schemes, including cross-border financial risk guarantees;
(3) Endorsement of the Geothermal Industrial Alliance;
(4) Accessibility of energy demand and geological data;
(5) Skilling workers, municipal network planners and permitting agencies;
(6) Strengthening innovation and leadership of the EU domestic manufacturing industry.
For more information please read the Call.
