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Geothermal Source Thermal Energy for Cooling and Heating in Industries with Steam

Project description

Industrial heating and cooling with geothermal energy

Industrial thermal processes use about 20 % of global energy and mostly rely on fossil fuels, which contribute to high carbon emissions. This reliance on fossil fuels results in a lot of energy being wasted. Reducing the carbon footprint of these processes is crucial for tackling climate change. The EU-funded GeoS-TECHIS project offers a solution with an innovative thermal system that combines a high-temperature heat pump and a cooling unit, powered by geothermal energy. This system targets industries with moderate heating and cooling needs, aiming to cut carbon emissions by up to 75 % compared to fossil fuels. The project involves a team of 10 partners working on advanced technology, energy storage, and digital tools for a greener industrial future.

Objective

The GeoS-TECHIS project targets the decarbonization of industrial thermal processes, which currently account for approximately 20% of global energy consumption and predominantly depend on fossil fuels. The project introduces an innovative thermal system, combining a high temperature heat pump and a heat-driven cooling unit, which leverages geothermal resources as heat source, sink and storage. GeoS-TECHIS focuses on industries with sub-200 °C process heating needs and modest cooling requirements above 0 °C, aiming to reduce their carbon footprint by 60 - 75% compared to current fossil fuel-dependent solutions.
The project will achieve these goals through several key initiatives:
• Developing and field-testing an advanced thermal system using water (R718) as the working medium, designed for versatility across industrial applications and efficiently utilizing geothermal sources, industrial excess heat, and renewables like solar thermal.
• Exploring cutting-edge concepts for high-temperature thermal energy storage (TES), focusing on operational flexibility in industrial contexts with sustainable thermal fluids.
• Devising hybrid digital modelling tools to optimize industrial thermal processes and guide industries in decarbonization through tailored roadmaps.
• Promoting societal and environmental acceptance through safe operational practices, comprehensive impact assessments, and advanced methodologies for geothermal energy potential mapping.
GeoS TECHIS involves 10 partners and 1 affiliated: four private industry and technology providers, two universities, four research organizations and a specialised Communication and exploitation SME all committed and experienced within thermal research, innovation, manufacturing, testing and dissemination, thus a full complementary partnership for promoting the binomial geothermal energy & industry as a key pillar.

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Coordinator

ENGINSOFT SPA
Net EU contribution

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€ 394 116,25
Address
VIA DELLA STAZIONE 27
38100 Trento
Italy

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SME

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Yes
Region
Nord-Est Provincia Autonoma di Trento Trento
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
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€ 394 116,25

Participants (10)

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