The goal of the Greet GEO project is to promote the research and use of geothermal energy for the green transition. This project brings together different actors in the research and use of geothermal energy to develop more sustainable energy production solutions that can support the efforts of SMEs.

The project also supports the acceleration of market introduction of new technologies related to geothermal energy and the increase of social acceptance, especially in areas where geothermal potential is still untapped.

This project contributes to reducing Europe's dependence on fossil fuels while promoting low-carbon technologies and renewable energy sources.

Greet GEO will increase the capacity of regional innovation ecosystems, especially SMEs in certain less developed Central European (Pannonian Basin) regions and in selected outermost regions in a synergetic manner. It focuses on the utilization of geothermal resources with a holistic approach, with niche pilots in deep geothermal and shallow geothermal, in line with the specific domains and niches, and needs of the target regions. Its project consortium has seasoned thematic and territorial experts with complementary strengths and roles. They combine unique ecosystems, policies, finance, technical, training, communications and networking expertise. An outreach to over 10 less developed and outermost regions and over 20 key stakeholders is demonstrated. A combination of less developed and outermost territories with high geothermal (cooperation) potential and the leading European geothermal industry associations ensures a high impact.

Main data of the project:
Project Name: GREETGeo
Project code: I3-2023-Cap2b

Partners:

1 ENERGETSKI INSTITUT HRVOJE POZAR
2 VICE-PRESIDENCIA DO GOVERNO REGIONAL DOS ACORESPT
3 LA PALMA RESEARCH CENTRE
4 Hungarian Geothermal Association
5 EMEF Elso Magyar Energetikai Fejleszto és Szolgaltato Kft.
6 STRIA Nonprofit Ltd.
7 LOKALNA ENERGETSKA AGENCIJA ZA POMURJE ZAVOD Z
8 CONSORZIO PER LO SVILUPPO DELLE AREE GEOTERMICHEIT
9 EUROPEAN GEOTHERMAL ENERGY COUNCIL
10 BWB CONNECT CLG

Budget:  1,493,532.22 EUR
STRIA budget: 80.571,00 EUR
Grant programme: I3 Programme
Project Duration: 01.11.2024 – 30.10.2026