The project:

FlexGeo intends to develop and test innovative technological solutions e advanced control strategies for flexible geothermal systems with 100% renewable energy. A key innovation will be the world’s first demonstration of a modular reversible 200 kWel Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) / High Temperature Heat Pump (HTHP) system at TRL 7 level. In addition, the project will develop advanced flexible control strategies and an intelligent operating tool to meet the demands of electricity grids.

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Numbers:

7.2 thousand

Budget

7

Countries involved

2024-2028

period

Project objectives:

The results of FlexGeo will significantly increase the use of both shallow and deep geothermal energy and, therefore, contribute to meeting the emissions target. net zero of greenhouse gases of the European Union. The main objective of the project is to provide sustainable solutions for the stabilization andoptimization of DHCN (District Heating and Cooling Systems) systems across Europe and pave the way for the market entry of commercial reversible modular ORC systems.

The main objectives are:

• Test a ORC reversible geothermal system at TRL level 7
• Develop and demonstrate advanced control strategies
• Optimize the design and operation of innovative systems District heating and cooling with UTES (underground thermal storage systems)
• Develop optimal designs for geothermal systems flexible future

Partner:

• Technische Universitaet Muenchen (TUM)
• Technische Universitaet Wien (TU WIEN)
• Ethnicon Metsovion Polytechnion (NTUA)
• University of Liege (ULIEGE)
• Institut Cartografic I Geologic de Catalunya (ICGC)
• Orcan Energy AG (ORCAN)
Zentrum fur Energiewirtschaft und Umwelt (E-THINK)
• Ambiente Italia SRL (AMBIT)
• Diadikasia Business Consulting Symvouloi Epicheiriseon AE (DBC)
• Conselh Generau d'Aran (CGA)
• Eidgenoessische Technisch Hochschule Zuerich (ETH Zurich)