Objective
The contribution of geothermal energy is a key factor to the successful achievement of the objectives of the European Commission concerning the development of renewable and sustainable energy. The concept of Unconventional Geothermal Resources and in parti cular Enhanced Geothermal Systems examines ways of increasing the potential of geothermal power generation through (i) exploring new types of reservoirs for heat exchange (Hot Dry Rock, supercritical fluids..) (ii) enlarging the extent of productive geoth ermal fields by stimulating permeability, (iii) enhancing the viability of current and potential hydrothermal areas by stimulation technology and improving thermodynamic cycles. The main objective of the proposed action is the co-ordination of the present research and development initiatives for Unconventional Geothermal Resources and Enhanced Geothermal Systems, from resource investigation and assessment stage through to exploitation monitoring. The Co-ordination Action will provide (1) an updated framewor k of activities concerning geothermal energy in Europe, including the integration of scientific and technical know-how and practices, the evaluation of socio-economic and environmental impacts; (2) the definition of innovative concepts for investigation an d use of Unconventional Geothermal Resources and Enhanced Geothermal Systems; groups of experts will present a Best Practice Handbook; (3) a scientific and technical European Reference Manual including the information and dissemination systems developed du ring the Co-ordination Action. The links established between research and development teams, national development programmes, industrial partners and international agencies will be used to promote the geothermal energy as a major renewable and sustainable source of energy and to propose innovative high-level medium- to longer-term research projects.
Fields of science
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Call for proposal
FP6-2004-ENERGY-3
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Funding Scheme
CA - Coordination actionCoordinator
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France
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Participants (34)
POTSDAM
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REYKJAVIK
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'S-GRAVENHAGE
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DELFT
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MAKHACHKALA
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ROMA
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ORLEANS LA SOURCE
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LEIPZIG
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BUDAPEST
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PARIS
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KUTZENHAUSEN
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VILNIUS
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BOCHUM
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AMSTERDAM
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PIKERMI/ATHENS
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AGHIA PARASKEVI
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VILLEPINTE
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KJELLER
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WARSZAWA
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COPENHAGEN
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ORADEA
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TROITSK
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MOSCOW
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MOSCOW
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STEINMAUR
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ZURICH
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ANKARA
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MADRID
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THERMI-THESSALONIKI
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MUNTINLUPA CITY
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CUERNAVACA, MORELOS
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ENSENADA, BAJA CALIFORNIA
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NUEVA SAN SALVADOR
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HANNOVER
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