GEORG Joins Geothermal Synergy Project
The project “Geothermal Synergy: Iceland-Poland Knowledge Exchange” (GeoSynergy) was co-financed by the Bilateral Cooperation Fund of the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area 2014-2021 and the Norwegian Financial Mechanism 2014-2021 under the Environment, Energy and Climate Change Programme.
Duration: 01.09.2024 – 28.02.2025
Project budget: ca. 563,000 PLN
The project is designed to deepen professional, economic, and social ties between institutions and individuals in Iceland and Poland, strongly emphasising advancing geothermal energy development. It stands as a model for international collaboration in renewable energy, showing how countries can benefit from shared knowledge, experience, and strategic partnerships.
At its core, the project facilitated the exchange of specialist knowledge on geothermal technologies and policy frameworks. Iceland’s long-standing expertise in harnessing geothermal energy provided valuable insights for Polish stakeholders, helping inform Poland’s efforts to shape effective national policies and strategies for geothermal development. The collaboration contributes to environmental and climate goals and strengthening energy security and economic resilience in both countries.
A key highlight of the initiative was a high-level study visit to Iceland, where senior Polish stakeholders could engage directly with representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of the Environment, Energy and Climate, and other Icelandic institutions central to geothermal policy and innovation. This visit, which included field trips and policy workshops, offered participants a first-hand look at Iceland’s integrated geothermal ecosystem and provided a platform for in-depth dialogue on future cooperation.
In addition to the study visit, the project included online events that enabled broader stakeholder engagement and continuous exchange between experts and institutions. Joint work focused on policy development, improving geothermal frameworks, and planning strategic future cooperation. One of the long-term objectives is to support Poland in laying the foundation for its participation in the European GEOTHERMICA initiative, further integrating its geothermal efforts with those of other leading countries.
Strong project management, transparent communication, and thorough reporting ensured a structured and impactful collaboration. Altogether, this initiative has built a robust foundation for ongoing partnership between Iceland and Poland and contributed to the broader European vision of accelerating the transition to sustainable, low-carbon energy systems.
