Shaping the future of flexible geothermal energy
The European Research project FlexGeo will develop and demonstrate innovative geothermal energy system designs for maximized system performance and flexibility. Within the project, a major focus will lie on the worldwide first demonstration of a reversible 200 kWel modular Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) / high-temperature heat pump (HTHP) system on a TRL 7 level. In addition, advanced control strategies for district heating and cooling networks (DHCN) are developed and demonstrated.
The project’s results will tremendously increase the utilization of both shallow and deep geothermal energy and, therefore, contribute to reaching the net-zero greenhouse gas emission goal of the European Union. The pivotal goal of the project is to deliver sustainable solutions for the stabilization and optimization of DHCN systems across Europe and to pave the way for the market entry of commercial modular reversible ORC systems.
The Key Highlights and Objectives are:
- Demonstrating a geothermal reversible ORC system on a TRL 7 level
- Developing and demonstrating advanced control strategies
- Optimizing the design & operation of innovative district heating and cooling systems with UTES
- Developing optimal system designs for future flexible geothermal systems across Europe
- Enabling a high system replicability & fast market uptake
Key Facts:
- Start date: 1st of June 2024
- Duration: 48 months
- Overall budget: 7.2 M€
- EU contribution: 5.0 M€
