| Abstract |
The objective of the GeoDH project is to accelerate the uptake of geothermal district heating (geoDH) in Europe, for ensuring security of supply and substitution of fossil fuels. Today, geothermal district heating technology is under developed although deep geothermal potential is significant and competitive. To reverse this situation it is necessary to identify and address the current barriers affecting the development of geothermal district heating. GeoDH project aims to remove administrative and financial barriers and to work alongside decision makers to facilitate the adoption of the right framework. The GeoDH project focuses on developing geothermal district heating systems in Eastern and Central Europe (Bulgaria, Czech republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovenia) and in other EU countries with ambitious 2020 target (Netherlands, Germany, Italy, France) or with geothermal DH projects under development (Denmark, United Kingdom, Ireland). Recommendations (administrative, legal, financial and managerial) have been drafted to address the identified barriers and to contribute accelerating the market penetration of this technology. The sharing of best practices on technologies and on the implementation and delivery mechanisms was achieved through targeted workshops within regional and local authorities within the 14 target countries. The results of the project is reported and analysed together with the expected impact they will have on the market. |