♨️❄️ The production of renewable heat and cooling is a major decarbonization challenge for the building sector between now and 2050. However, despite their immense potential, solar thermal and geothermal energy currently account for less than 2% of this production. This figure needs to change.
The public authorities have recognized the importance of these sectors and published an Action Plan for the development of geothermal energy in 2023, with a similar plan to come for solar thermal energy in 2024. The focus is on ST-geo coupling, which could eventually cover 40% of renewable heating and cooling needs.
Concrete actions are already in place to maximize the effectiveness of this synergy, such as:
1️⃣ Analysis of existing installations and international feedback,
2️⃣ Study of the best configurations for different types of buildings and heating networks,
3️⃣ Development of inter-seasonal solar storage solutions,
4️⃣ Creation of technical and educational content for the general public and professionals.
📢 A joint communication plan between the solar thermal (Enerplan) and geothermal (AFPG) players is being prepared to promote these high-potential solutions.
Elydan intends to enter the game with solutions for geothermal energy capture, and power grid protection for solar farms.
