ENGINE- ENhanced Geothermal Innovative Network
for Europe
Proposal abstract
The contribution of geothermal energy is a key factor to the
successful achievement of the objectives of the European Commission
concerning the development of renewable and sustainable energy.
The concept of Unconventional Geothermal Resources and in
particular Enhanced Geothermal Systems examines ways of increasing
the potential of geothermal power generation through (i) exploring
new types of reservoirs for heat exchange (Hot Dry Rock, supercritical
fluids..), (ii) enlarging the extent of productive geothermal
fields by stimulating permeability, (iii) enhancing the viability
of current and potential hydrothermal areas by stimulation
technology and improving thermodynamic cycles.
The main objective of the proposed action is the co-ordination
of the present research and development initiatives for Unconventional
Geothermal Resources and Enhanced Geothermal Systems, from
resource investigation and assessment stage through to exploitation
monitoring. The Co-ordination Action will provide (1) an updated
framework of activities concerning geothermal energy in Europe,
including the integration of scientific and technical know-how
and practices, the evaluation of socio-economic and environmental
impacts; (2) the definition of innovative concepts for investigation
and use of Unconventional Geothermal Resources and Enhanced
Geothermal Systems; groups of experts will present a ”Best
Practice Handbook”; (3) a scientific and technical ”European
Reference Manual” including the information and dissemination
systems developed during the Coordination Action. The links
established between research and development teams, national
development programmes, industrial partners and international
agencies will be used to promote the geothermal energy as
a major renewable and sustainable source of energy and to
propose innovative high-level medium- to longer-term research
projects.
Vissza/Back
|