About project
TITLE OF THE PROJECT
Development of planning principles, utilisation strategies and methods for assessing and mapping shallow geothermal potential in Central Europe.
TIMEFRAME FOR THE CURRENT PHASE
2016-2019
CONTRACTING AUTHORITY/FUNDING AGENCY
The project was funded under the Interreg Programme for Central Europe 2014-2020 from the European Regional Development Fund.
CONTRACTOR
Project partner: Polish Geological Institute - National Research Institute
RECIPIENTS
The resulting thematic maps can be of significant assistance to:
- businesses and individual investors making preliminary assessments of the efficiency of geothermal heat pumps,
- geological authorities in making official decisions regarding geological works projects designed to harness geothermal energy,
- local authorities in drawing up local strategies for the development of renewable energy sources or plans to reduce CO₂ emissions
Objectives
The GeoPLASMA-CE project was designed to develop a strategy for using shallow geothermal energy for heating and cooling buildings in Central Europe, with the aim of reducing emissions of harmful gases and particulates into the atmosphere.
Results
As a result, new strategies were developed in six different pilot areas, covering both urban and agricultural areas, namely: Vogtland (Germany) / Western Bohemia, Wałbrzych / Broumov (Czech Republic), Kraków, Vienna, Bratislava and Ljubljana.
The project has resulted in an online platform designed for experts and public and private stakeholders, which will provide access to existing knowledge and experience relating to the use of geothermal energy, for example in spatial planning, energy resource management and the risks associated with air pollution in Central Europe.
Data Access
The GeoPLASMA-CE online platform offers a set of interactive thematic maps relating to the use of shallow geothermal energy, as well as a tool for searching for relevant data for selected locations.
The data has been compiled for maps at a scale of 1:50,000 and the assumptions provide only an approximate picture of actual conditions; consequently, they do not replace a detailed, local analysis carried out for the investment (location) in question at the stage of drawing up the Geological Works Design or other expert studies. PGI-NRI accepts no liability for any losses or loss of profits arising from the use of the information provided.
