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GeoS-TECHIS

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

Sector

Energy

Product/Objective

Ambitious CO₂ Emission Reduction: Targets a 60-75% cut in emissions from industrial thermal processes. Economic Benefits: Reduces fossil fuel reliance, increases energy efficiency, and lowers operational costs. Public Engagement: Enhances acceptance of geothermal energy through transparency and community involvement.

Project Summary

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.

Innovation

Aligned with Europe’s green transition, GeoS-TECHIS supports the EU's "Fit for 55" climate goals by integrating renewable energy, improving efficiency, and fostering the circular economy. Adhering to the European Commission’s "Do No Significant Harm" principle, the project advances environmental sustainability, innovation, and economic growth.

ES Role

EnginSoft is the coordinator of GeoS-TECHIS and it provides engineering services and simulation expertise, contributing to project management (WP1), Computational Fluid Dynamics (WP2), and Exploitation (WP7), ensuring effective execution, quality assurance, and project success.

Partners

ENGINSOFT | FUNDACION INSTITUTO TECNOLOGICO DE GALICIA | SINTEF ENERGI | ACONDICIONAMIENTO TARRASENSE ASSOCIACION FRAUNHOFER GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG EV| UNIVERSITY OF STUTTGART | KAUMAN S.A.U. | UNIVERZA V LJUBLJANI | AITOWN | Fortrino | Ceo2 green |

Funding Scheme

Funding Scheme Horizon Europe | Call identifier HORIZON-CL5-2024-D3-01-06, Grant Agreement No 101172928

GeoS-TECHIS

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Duration

36 months

Period

October 2024 – September 2027

Coordinator

EnginSoft

Reference in EnginSoft

Nicola Gramegna

Partners Number

11

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