The FlexGeo consortium provides world-class expertise and demonstrates a strong industrial commitment to maximizing the broad exploitation and utilization of project results. The consortium counts ten beneficiaries and one associate partner from seven countries. Eight of these are partners from educational institutions (non-profit organizations) and three SMEs. This combination synergically creates an ambitious and diverse team that, with a multidisciplinary background, aims to reach the set targets and achieve the project‘s goals. The project coordination is carried out by Technical University of Munich.
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Name: TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAET MUENCHEN (TUM)
Website: https://www.tum.de/
Country: Germany
Brief description: The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is a public research university in Munich, Germany, and one of Europe’s top universities. It is committed to excellence in research and teaching, inter-disciplinary education and the active promotion of promising young scientists. The university also forges strong links with companies and scientific institutions across the world. TUM is specialized in: Engineering; Technology; Medicine and Applied / Natural sciences. The TUM School of Engineering and Design (ED) bundles its competencies in engineering sciences and design at TUMs four sites in eight departments.
As part of the Department of Energy and Process Engineering, the Chair of Energy Systems (LES), and especially the research group Thermodynamic Processes and Heat Transfer conducts experimental and numerical research in the areas: Optimization of district heating and power generation from geothermal heat; Waste heat utilization; Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) and High temperature heat pumps (HTHP); Supercritical steam generation and Dynamic process simulations of power plants. With more than 15 years of experience and excellence in ORC research, the main goal of the research is to improve the efficiency, to increase flexibility and to reduce costs of this technology.
As part of the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, the Chair of Hydrogeology, and especially the research group Geothermal Energy focuses on optimizing shallow and deep geothermal energy systems. In shallow geothermal energy, studies investigate heat and fluid transport processes, as well as the interaction with groundwater, using numerical models to improve prediction methods. Deep geothermal energy research aims to enhance understanding of flow rates and groundwater temperatures through fieldwork and 3D geological modeling. These efforts seek to reduce uncertainties and increase the efficiency and reliability of geothermal energy systems.
Name: TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAET WIEN (TU WIEN)
Website: https://www.tuwien.at/
Country: Austria
Brief description: The TU Wien is Austria’s largest research and educational institution in the field of technology and natural sciences. More than 4,000 scientists are researching “technology for people” in five main research areas at eight faculties. The content of the studies offered is derived from the excellent research. More than 26,000 students in 62 degree programmes benefit from this. As a driver of innovation, TU Wien strengthens the business location, facilitates cooperation, and contributes to the prosperity of society.
The Energy Economics Group (EEG) is a department of the Institute of Energy Systems and Electric Drives at TU Wien, Austria. The core fields of research of EEG are: (i) system integration strategies of renewable and new energy technologies, (ii) energy modelling, scenario analysis and energy policy strategies, (iii) energy market analysis in general (competition and regulation), (iv) sustainable energy systems and technologies and (iv) environmental economics and climate change policies. EEG has coordinated and carried out many international as well as national research projects, international and national organizations and governments, public and private clients in several fields of research.
Name: ETHNICON METSOVION POLYTECHNION (NTUA)
Website: https://www.ntua.gr/en/
Country: Greece
Brief description: The National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) is the oldest and most recognized educational institution in Greece in the field of technology and has contributed to the scientific, technical and economic development of the country since its accession in 1836. The size and high standards of NTUA’s research are demonstrated by the numerous publications in international scientific journals and proceedings of international conferences as well as by the prominent position of NTUA among all European universities, due to the increasing number of research programs funded by the EU. and other Greek and foreign public and private sector organizations.
The Laboratory of Thermal Processes (LTP) belongs to the Thermal Engineering Department of the School of Mechanical Engineering at the National Technical University (NTUA). LTP has a wide experience and is active for over 30 years in the field of thermal energy conversion technologies, focusing among other topics on energy efficiency assessment and evaluation, energy savings in industrial processes and power plants, process simulation/optimisation, experimental testing and development of heat pump units, thermodynamic modelling and development of advanced cycles for power generation and innovative domestic tri-generation systems for heating and cooling production. LTP is globally active in ORC technology and has a long experience and expertise in the thermodynamic optimisation, design, development and experimental testing of ORC systems.
Name: UNIVERSITE DE LIEGE (ULIEGE)
Website: https://www.uliege.be/cms/c_8699436/fr/uliege
Country: Belgium
Brief description: An international university located in the heart of Europe, the University of Liège is spread out over 4 campuses gathering together 10 Faculties and 1 School of Management. Today, ULiège hosts 28,000 students and 5800 staff members forming a multicultural community brought together and animated by an intense intellectual, cultural, sports, and associative life.
The Thermodynamics Laboratory is part of the Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Department of the Engineering school. The Laboratory conducts experimental and numerical research in the field of thermal energy systems. Activities address different engineering fields including heating and cooling production, storage and distribution; thermal power plants; distributed power production; thermal energy management in vehicles and optimization of energy systems.
Name: INSTITUT CARTOGRAFIC I GEOLOGIC DE CATALUNYA (ICGC)
Website: Spain
Country: https://www.icgc.cat/en
Brief description: The Cartographic and Geological Institute of Catalonia (ICGC) was established as a result of the merger between the Cartographic Institute of Catalonia (ICC) and the Geological Institute of Catalonia (IGC), which included the functions of the Geological Survey of Catalonia. The new institution ICGC became operational on February 1, 2014. The ICGC is responsible for geodesy and cartography, as well as the spatial data infrastructure in the territory of Catalonia. Additionally, it oversees activities related to the awareness, survey, and information about the soil and subsoil (geosciences). As a public body under the Department of Territory, Housing and Ecological Transition of the autonomous Government of Catalonia, the ICGC also focuses on all branches of geology and geophysics, including active involvement in geothermal energy research in direct collaboration with the Energy Institute of Catalonia and other local and regional stakeholders as well as participations in different EU projects.
Name: ORCAN ENERGY AG (ORCAN)
Website: https://www.orcan-energy.com/de/
Country: Germany
Brief description: Orcan Energy AG develops, produces, distributes and finances energy modules for the conversion of waste heat into clean and cheap electricity and constructs them on a turnkey basis, including the installation required for waste heat extraction. Orcan Energy’s products tap into the enormous global waste heat potential and enable customers to save CO2 emissions and costs at the same time. Orcan Energy unlocks the energy potential of unused heat sources based on second-generation Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) technology. By massively downsizing the established technology and developing a modular solution, Orcan Energy is turning small and medium-sized waste heat sources, as well as lower temperatures into economically viable options for the first time. As a result, the modules can be installed directly wherever excess heat is generated, for example in industrial processes, in engines, on ships or even in geothermal plants. Orcan Energy’s solutions are already helping companies in the cement, oil and gas, power generation, and marine sectors to achieve their sustainability goals, reduce costs and comply with future regulations. Thanks to flexible financing models, companies can save cash-flow-positive electricity or fuel costs with waste heat power generation from day one. Orcan Energy has already marketed more than 600 modules with over 7 million operating hours internationally. The company has over 90 employees and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.
Name: ZENTRUM FUR ENERGIEWIRTSCHAFT UND UMWELT (E-THINK)
Website: https://www.e-think.ac.at/
Country: Austria
Brief description: e-think is a private research and consulting organisation based in Vienna, which advances research for the low-carbon energy transition.
Thanks to a unique combination of profiles coming from diverse sectors and expertise, we perform cutting-edge analysis and modelling of technical, economic, policy, and financing aspects with a dynamic, multi-faceted and highly professional approach. We also deliver tailored consulting for strategic decision-making, feasibility studies and capacity building. Our brand comprises a non-profit association and a limited company, which together offer exceptional flexibility.
e-think’s main areas of competence are:
- Decarbonising the built Environment
- Heating and Cooling Networks
- Advancing Data and Modelling
- Local and Regional Energy Planning
- Climate Policy and Financing
Name: AMBIENTE ITALIA SRL (AMBIT)
Website: https://www.ambienteitalia.it/en/
Country: Italy
Brief description: Ambiente Italia srl is a research and consulting company with more than 30 years of experience in the field of environmental and territorial planning.
In the field of energy and climate change, it developed a wide experience in local action plans and policies for sustainable energy and GHG emission reduction, in energy audits, technical-economic analysis of renewable sources and energy saving, training and information campaigns.
It has been involved in more than 140 EU-funded projects, 40 of them in the energy field, several of which focusing on the use of renewables and of waste heat in district heating networks.
Name: DIADIKASIA BUSINESS CONSULTING SYMVOULOI EPICHEIRISEON AE (DBC)
Website: https://www.diadikasia.gr/en/
Country: Greece
Brief description: Established in 1995, DBC Business Consulting S.A. is a prominent Greek firm providing tailored services to public and private sectors. With a robust network of academic and international partnerships, it’s an innovative industry leader. Boasting 250+ permanent employees, DBC excels in sustainable growth, energy efficiency, education reform, and urban development. Their expertise spans diverse sectors, offering services like ICT consulting, financial advisory, program management, and innovative solutions commercialization. With a focus on research in ICT, energy, environment, security, health, transportation, and food, DBC actively engages in 20+ cutting-edge Horizon projects (H2020, HE), demonstrating a commitment to advanced research and development over the past seven years.
Name: CONSELH GENERAU D’ARAN (CGA)
Website: https://www.conselharan.org/es/
Country: Spain
Brief description: The Conselh Generau d’Aran (CGA) is the principal government institution of the
autonomous region of Val d’Aran (Catalonia, Spain). It is the responsible to promote and
support the ecological energy transition in his territory and act as the recently created
energy communities defined by the European Union. The CGA is under special political
regime which gives high governance competences to decide and support initiatives in
their territory. The CGA is acting for an economy diversification thorugh innovation. Thus, is under an Spain project to promote the rural innovation grouth. These works are done closely with the Ecological Transition Ministry of Spain. The principal working lines are: decarbonisation, digilitalisation and environmental sustainability.
Name: EIDGENOESSISCHE TECHNISCHE HOCHSCHULE ZUERICH (ETH Zurich)
Website: https://ethz.ch/de.html
Country: Switzerland
Brief description: ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology) is one of the world’s leading universities in science and technology, located in the heart of Europe. With over 25,000 students and more than 500 professors, ETH Zurich fosters a vibrant academic community. The university offers a wide range of degree programs across 16 departments, grounded in cutting-edge research and innovation that shape the global landscape. Home to over 20 Nobel laureates, including Albert Einstein, ETH Zurich is a driving force in advancing scientific discovery and technological progress, contributing to societal and economic development worldwide.
The Geothermal Energy & Geofluids (GEG) group, endowed by the Werner Siemens Foundation, is dedicated to advancing our understanding of reactive fluid (water, CO2, CxHy, N2) and (geothermal) energy (heat, pressure) transfer within the Earth’s crust. Using a combination of cutting-edge computer simulations, laboratory experiments, and field analyses, the GEG group investigates crucial processes such as the exploration (finding resources), extraction (from reservoirs), and conversion of geothermal energy for district heating, electricity generation, and production/storage of geofluids as synthetic fuels. Key research areas also include Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS), geologic CO2 sequestration, energy extraction during Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), and Grid-scale, geothermal-reservoir-based energy storage. By addressing these vital areas, the GEG group contributes to tackling global energy challenges while promoting sustainable resource management and environmental stewardship.
