GEOTHERMICA Initiative: Strengthening Collaboration in Geothermal Energy
The GEOTHERMICA project has transitioned into the GEOTHERMICA Initiative, now firmly established as a strategic platform for accelerating geothermal energy deployment across Europe. Managed by GEORG along with the Environmental and Energy Agency of Iceland, UOS, the Initiative supports its Cabinet and Members in launching co-funded calls, coordinating joint activities, and driving the initiative’s smooth and effective operation.
GEOTHERMICA’s core mission is to align national research and innovation programs through public-sector collaboration, creating a unified front that accelerates the integration of geothermal energy into the broader energy transition. The vision is clear: moving beyond isolated national efforts and fostering long-term, transnational cooperation that strengthens the geothermal sector.
In 2024, GEOTHERMICA is organising several key events that bring together stakeholders from the geothermal community. Highlights include the GEOtherm congress in Germany https://www.geothermica.eu/article/geothermica-at-geotherm-2024
- a dedicated UTES Workshop in Offenburg, focused on Underground Thermal Energy Storage and its role in the transition to sustainable heating and cooling systems. More on UTES workshop https://www.geothermica.eu/article/utes-symposium-in-offenburg-2024
- Summer Meeting for Members and Icelandic Geothermal Congress participation is designed to deepen collaboration among partner countries.
- https://www.geothermica.eu/article/geothermica-at-iceland-geothermal-congress-igc2024
- a Knowledge-Sharing Workshop to exchange strategies and best practices; https://www.geothermica.eu/article/knowledge-sharing-workshop-2024-impressions
By coordinating these events and initiatives, GEOTHERMICA continues to shape the future of geothermal energy in Europe and beyond, ensuring it remains a central pillar of the clean energy transition.
