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Project InnerSpace's GeoMap™ Europe: Unlocking Geothermal Energy Potential in Europe

Introduction

In a significant step towards energy independence, Project InnerSpace has introduced GeoMap™ Europe, a groundbreaking geothermal mapping platform encompassing the entire continent. This innovative tool merges decades of subsurface data to illuminate Europe's vast geothermal opportunities, promoting this reliable and renewable energy source. With advancements in drilling and subsurface technologies, geothermal energy is becoming more accessible and scalable in previously challenging areas.

The Landscape of Geothermal Energy in Europe

Europe's geothermal framework is unique, characterized by a long operational history alongside progressive policies and technological advancements. Countries like Iceland leverage geothermal resources for heating and power, while France, Hungary, and the Netherlands boast comprehensive geothermal district heating networks. GeoMap Europe aims to capitalize on these established systems and enhance geothermal deployment across various applications and geographies.

The new platform offers a detailed visualization of subsurface heat, showcasing millions of thermal, geological, and structural data points. By identifying optimal locations for geothermal energy use, it aims to support urban centers by supplying heat for homes or cooling for data centers, all while facilitating renewable energy storage beneath the Earth's surface.

Key Features of GeoMap Europe

1. High-Temperature Resources:
The platform identifies prime regions suitable for geothermal power generation, including:

• - Iceland
• - Italy's Tuscany and Mount Amiata
• - Greece's Aegean volcanic arc
• - Areas in Turkey, Hungary, and France

This initiative addresses Europe's increasing demand for stable, renewable electricity.

2. District Heating Potential:
GeoMap Europe reveals significant potential for extending existing district heating systems and establishing new ones in cities like Paris, Munich, Vienna, Budapest, and Berlin. Such developments could significantly boost domestic heating supplies across the continent.

3. Industrial Applications:
The platform also highlights industrial clusters that can benefit from geothermal heat, particularly in Northern Italy, Northern France, and Germany's Nordrhein-Westfalen. This would enable swift decarbonization through geothermal heat networks, providing direct process heat for sectors like chemicals, food and beverage, and fuel production.

4. Data Center Cooling and Energy Storage:
Geothermal opportunities extend to cooling data centers and implementing subsurface energy storage solutions. Areas in Germany's Upper Rhine Graben, Northern France, and the Netherlands show promise for geothermal-powered cooling systems and waste-heat recovery.

A Call to Action

Jamie Beard, Executive Director of Project InnerSpace, expressed optimism regarding geothermal energy's untapped potential: "Geothermal is the sleeping clean energy giant that the world has consistently overlooked.