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.
Field of science
- /engineering and technology/environmental engineering/energy and fuels/renewable energy/geothermal energy
Call for proposal
FP6-2004-ENERGY-3
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Funding Scheme
CA - Coordination actionCoordinator
Paris
France
Participants (34)
Potsdam
Reykjavik
'S-gravenhage
Delft
Makhachkala
Roma
Orleans La Source
Leipzig
Budapest
Paris
Kutzenhausen
Vilnius
Bochum
Amsterdam
Pikermi/athens
Aghia Paraskevi
Villepinte
Kjeller
Warszawa
Copenhagen
Oradea
Troitsk
Moscow
Moscow
Steinmaur
Zurich
Ankara
Madrid
Thermi-thessaloniki
Muntinlupa City
Cuernavaca, Morelos
Ensenada, Baja California
Nueva San Salvador
Hannover