This is an interview series, coorganised by Geothermal District Heating and Cooling Cost Action, and CROWDTHERMAL project. The speakers are discussing how to bring clean energy for all European citizens, using geothermal technologies.
This blogpost is going to be updated every week, bringing new content, interviews and insights via #GeothermalTalks by the experts!
Amel Barich, Alicja Wiktoria Stokłosa
GEORG Geothermal Cluster
SLO in the context of geothermal energy
Today on the #GeothermalTalsk series, Alicja Wiktoria Stokłosa from @GEORGCluster shares with us the main goals of the Social License to Operate (SLO) within #geothermal. Watch her interview to learn more. #CROWDTHERMAL4ALL #GeothermalEnergy
Please introduce yourself
What are your vision and expectations for geothermal energy in the context of CROWDTHERMAL?
Could you please briefly introduce the concept of the Social License to Operate (SLO) in the geothermal energy field?
Please introduce yourself
What is Georg’s role in CROWDTHERMAL?
What are your vision and expectations for geothermal energy in the context of CROWDTHERMAL?
What are the SLO’s main aims?
How can project developers the SLO concept to their geothermal projects?
Geothermal SLO for All!
Rao Martand Singh
Norwegian University of Science & Technology
Geothermal District Heating and Cooling COST action
This week on the #GeothermalTalks, Rao Martand Singh from @NTNU reflects on whether training and education in #geothermalenergy are sufficient for academics and non-academics.
Please introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about your background – what is your link to geothermal?
What is your role in Geothermal-DHC and what is your interest to participate in this network?
Which question would you like to ask stakeholders from your point of view?
Did you learn about geothermal in your high school / academic education?
Do you think training and education in geothermal energy is sufficient for academics / non academics (e.g. drillers)? If not, what needs to be changed?
What is the status of geothermal energy use and district heating and cooling in your country and what are the main obstacles so far?
Is geothermal energy considered in national and regional strategies in your country / region in a sufficient way? If not, what could be done better?
How is the public awareness and perception in your country / region concerning the use of geothermal energy?
Christina Baisch
GeoThermal Engineering GmbH (GeoT)
WP3 – Auxiliary and alternative pathways to risk mitigation
Christina Baisch, from GeoT, has been working on the conceptual framework for a European #geothermal exploration risk mitigation scheme within @CrowdthermalEU. This week on the #GeothermalTalks series, she talks about the potential of this scheme.
Please introduce yourself
What is GeoT’s role in CROWDTHERMAL?
What are your vision and expectations for geothermal energy in the context of CROWDTHERMAL?
Please describe your work package in brief
Which alternative financing method is best suited for which geothermal project phase?
You have been working on the conceptual framework for a European geothermal exploration risk mitigation scheme. Could you outline the potential of such a scheme?
How can risk mitigation be applied to crowdfunding projects, how to avoid high risk investments
What actions are needed over the coming 5-10 years to advance the use of geothermal energy in heating and cooling?
Kai Zosseder
Technische Universität München
Geothermal District Heating and Cooling COST action
We continue the #GeothermalTalk series this week with Kai Zosseder: What is his long-term vision for the network behind @Geothermal_DHC? Find out more below 👇
#CROWDTHERMAL4ALL #GeothermalEnergy
Please introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about your background – what is your link to geothermal?
What is your role in Geothermal-DHC and what is your interest to participate in this network?
What is your long-term vision of the network behind Geothermal-DHC? Is there a need for a competence network on geothermal energy in heating and cooling networks after the end of the Cost action?
Please describe your Working Group in a nutshell
Which question would you like to ask stakeholders from your point of view?
Who are the stakeholders of Geothermal-DHC and how do you plan to interact with them?
Which role may geothermal play for the energy transition in your region?
What needs to be done for a better integration of geothermal heating and cooling networks in European policies? How can Geothermal-DHC support the policy dialogue?
What is the status of geothermal energy use and district heating and cooling in your country and what are the main obstacles so far?
Is geothermal energy considered in national and regional strategies in your country / region in a sufficient way? If not, what could be done better?
How is the public awareness and perception in your country / region concerning the use of geothermal energy?
Based on your background and your research activities so far do you think that there is market for the implementation of geothermal energy in your region?
Georgie Friederich
CrowdFunding Hub
WP1 – Community-based geothermal energy financing principles
This week on the #GeothermalTalk series, Georgie Friederichs from @crowdfundinghub talks about alternative financing schemes for #geothermal energy projects. #Crowdfunding #CROWDTHERMAL4ALL
Please introduce yourself
What is CFH’s role in CROWDTHERMAL?
What are your vision and expectations for geothermal energy in the context of CROWDTHERMAL?
Please describe your work package in brief
Which opportunities will the new European Crowdfunding Directive offer for community financed geothermal projects in Europe?
Which alternative financing schemes are best suited for geothermal energy projects?
You have analysed the legal and financial infrastructure for alternative financing in CROWDTHERMAL’s three case study countries. Which are the main differences you came across?
What barriers do you see for investments in geothermal energy for heating and cooling?
How can the EU and governments help geothermal projects?
Giuseppe Mandrone
University of Turin
Geothermal District Heating and Cooling COST action
#GeothermalTalks this week hosts Giuseppe Mandrone from Geothermal DHC, who is talking about the #technology working group, #geothermalenergy use in heating and cooling networks, promising #research fields and more.
Please introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about your background – what is your link to geothermal?
What is your role in Geothermal-DHC and what is your interest to participate in this network?
How can geothermal energy be used in heating and cooling networks? Which concepts are existing and which technological readiness levels are associated with them?
Please describe your Working Group in a nutshell
Which question would you like to ask stakeholders from your point of view?
Who are the beneficiaries of your Working Group inside Geothermal-DHC in your opinion?
What are the most important opportunities and barriers concerning the integration of geothermal energy in heating and cooling networks- why is further research necessary?
What are the most promising research fields for a better integration of geothermal energy into heating and cooling networks for the next decade (2030) / for 2050?
What is your future vision when it comes to geothermal heating and cooling networks?
Alena Jahns, Kathrin Klein, Jan Hildebrand
IZES gGmbH
WP1 – Addressing the bottlenecks of public engagement for community-based geothermal development
This week on #GeothermalTalks we are going to learn about public engagement and involvement in #geothermal projects from IZES.
Please introduce yourself
What is IZES’s role in CROWDTHERMAL?
What are your vision and expectations for geothermal energy in the context of CROWDTHERMAL?
Please describe your work package in brief
Why is public engagement important for geothermal projects?
Which factors need to be taken into consideration to make public engagement successful? Could you provide an example for the successful involvement of the public in a geothermal project?
Gauthier Quinonez
La Palma Research Centre
WP4 – Integrated Development Schemes
#GeothermalTalks this week provides a glimpse of the upcoming Core Services. Gauthier Quinonez, La Palma Research Centre is talking about how CROWDTHERMAL is going to support #geothermal energy development, the main services, #GreenDeal, and alternative finance.
Please introduce yourself
What is LPRC’s role in CROWDTHERMAL?
What are your vision and expectations for geothermal energy in the context of CROWDTHERMAL?
Please describe your work package in brief
You are coordinating the development of the CROWDTHERMAL core services. Could you outline the main services that will be developed?
How will the developer of a geothermal project be able to find alternative financing sources?
How is CROWDTHERMAL supporting the implementation of the European Green Deal?
Ana Vranješ
University of Belgrade
Geothermal District Heating and Cooling COST action
Next up in in the #GeothermalTalks interview series is Ana Vranješ, from Geothermal DHC. This week she is talking about the integration of #geothermal heating and cooling networks, European policies, stakeholders, public awareness and more…. 👀
Please introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about your background – what is your link to geothermal?
What is your role in Geothermal-DHC and what is your interest to participate in this network?
What needs to be done for a better integration of geothermal heating and cooling networks in European policies? How can Geothermal-DHC support the policy dialogue?
Please describe your Working Group in a nutshell
Which question would you like to ask stakeholders from your point of view?
Who are the stakeholders of Geothermal-DHC and how do you plan to interact with them?
What is the status of geothermal energy use and district heating and cooling in your country and what are the main obstacles so far?
Isabel Fernandez
European Federation of Geologists
Coordinator of CROWDTHERMAL H2020 project
This week at #GeothermalTalks: Isabel Fernández, coordinator of CROWDTHERMAL project. Isabel is talking about her #geothermal vision and expectations, actions, socio-economic and geological barriers, Green Deal, and more… Stay tuned at our channels. 👀
Please introduce yoursel
What is EFG’s role in CROWDTHERMAL?
What are your vision and expectations for geothermal energy in the context of CROWDTHERMAL?
What barriers do you see for investments in geothermal energy for heating and cooling?
What actions are needed over the coming 5-10 years to advance the use of geothermal energy in heating and cooling?
What can be done to make geothermal energy affordable for all households?
Which role does geothermal play for the energy transition and how can it support the EU Green Deal?
What are the biggest barriers from your point of view to make geothermal affordable for all including low income households? How does Crowdthermal help to provide solutions?
What is your socio-economic vision for the use of geothermal energy in 2030 with regard to current EU policies?
Is communal use in heating and cooling networks a vital option for the future?
Gregor Goetzl
Geological Survey of Austria
Action Chair at Geothermal District Heating and Cooling COST action
First up in the #GeothermalTalks interview series is Gregor Götzl, chair of Geothermal DHC, and this week he is talking about the importance of #geothermalenergy for heating and cooling, opportunities, challenges, #research needs, #energytransition, and more…
Please introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about your background – what is your link to geothermal?
What is your role in Geothermal-DHC and what is your interest to participate in this network?
Why is it important to talk about geothermal energy in heating and cooling networks?
What is your future vision when it comes to geothermal heating and cooling networks?
The traditional use of DH is very different in different European countries. How do you think the socio-cultural barrier can affect the implementation of DH to reach the decarbonization targets of 55% by 2030?
Which role does geothermal play for the energy transition and how can it support the EU Green Deal?
What are the most important opportunities and barriers concerning the integration of geothermal energy in heating and cooling networks- why is further research necessary? (Part 1, 2 and 3)
What is the status of geothermal district heating and cooling in your country and what are the main obstacles so far?
What action is necessary to ensure that geological conditions (e.g. seismic vulnerability) are not a barrier for DHC?
Based on your background and your research activities so far do you think that there is a market for the implementation of geothermal energy?
Who are the beneficiaries of Geothermal-DHC in your opinion?
What is the difference between a COST Action and a project?
