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Project InnerSpace's GeoMap™ Europe

On November 19, 2025, Project InnerSpace proudly announced the launch of GeoMap™ Europe, a groundbreaking platform aimed at mapping and prospecting geothermal energy across the continent. This innovative tool consolidates decades of underground data, revealing Europe's substantial potential for sustainable, local energy. With applications ranging from urban heating to long-term energy storage, the opportunities for geothermal development in Europe are promising and crucial for achieving energy independence in the near future.

The Geothermal Landscape of Europe

Geothermal energy, which taps into the Earth's internal heat, is abundant and increasingly viable thanks to advancements in drilling technologies and subsurface exploration. Historically, Europe has been a leader in geothermal energy utilization, particularly in Iceland, where geothermal heating and electricity production have a long-standing legacy. Nations such as France, Hungary, and the Netherlands have also successfully implemented geothermal heating systems, proving that this renewable energy source can be adapted to various geographical and application contexts.

GeoMap™ Europe enhances this legacy by providing a comprehensive and publicly accessible visualization of the underground thermal resources in the region. By utilizing millions of thermal, geological, and structural data points, the platform identifies key areas where geothermal energy can fulfill the energy demands of cities, cool digital infrastructures, and store renewable energy underground.

Key Features and Highlights

One of the standout aspects of GeoMap Europe is its identification of high-temperature resources suitable for energy generation throughout the continent. Notable regions include:

• - Iceland: Continues to lead in geothermal energy with resources suitable for substantial electricity generation.
• - Italy: Regions like Tuscany and Monte Amiata show significant geothermal potential for both heating and electricity supply.
• - Greece and Turkey: The volcanic arc in the Aegean Sea presents opportunities for developing geothermal power facilities.
• - Central France and Hungary: These areas feature additional geothermal resources that can support the growing demand for reliable and renewable electricity.

In urban centers across Europe, there is also immense potential for expanding existing geothermal heating systems or establishing new ones. Major cities like Paris, Munich, Vienna, Budapest, Berlin, Warsaw, Zurich, Amsterdam, Barcelona, and Madrid can significantly enhance their domestic heating supply through geothermal energy.

Furthermore, industrial clusters positioned near geothermal hotspots, particularly in northern Italy, northern France, and North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany), stand to gain from direct geothermal heat for industrial processes, including the production of chemicals, paper, food, and beverages. This not only accelerates decarbonization efforts but also promotes energy efficiency through hybrid heat pump systems.

Moreover, GeoMap Europe opens the door to innovative cooling solutions for data centers, particularly in regions like the Upper Rhine Graben (Germany), the Paris Basin (northern France), the North Pérmian Basin (the Netherlands), and the Pannonian Basin (Hungary), where geothermal cooling and heat recovery can be effectively employed. Underground energy storage can complement renewable sources such as wind and solar, especially in the sedimentary basins of northern Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands.

Future Implications

Jamie Beard, CEO of Project InnerSpace, emphasizes the importance of geothermal energy, stating, "It is the overlooked giant of clean energy that the world has consistently ignored while lamenting the future of energy. With rapid action towards enhancing geothermal development, Europe has the chance to achieve both energy independence and significant decarbonization. GeoMap Europe provides project developers, researchers, and governments with a clear roadmap for action."

The release of GeoMap Europe is the next step in a series of international regional GeoMaps, previously launched in locations including Africa, Asia, North America, India, the Middle East, Oceania, and South America. This initiative advances Project InnerSpace's mission to democratize geothermal energy development globally.

To learn more about Project InnerSpace and the GeoMap initiative, visit Project InnerSpace's official website.