GEOENVI (DTA.AD002.399)
Thematic area
Earth system science and environmental technologies
Project area
Gestione sostenibile ed efficiente delle risorse naturali, degli ecosistemi e della biodiversità (DTA.AD002)Structure responsible for the research project
Institute of geosciences and earth resources (IGG)
Other structures collaborating in the research project
Project manager
ADELE MANZELLA
Phone number: 0506212392
Email: adele.manzella@igg.cnr.it
Abstract
The advantages of using geothermal for power production and H&C are little known. Recently, deep geothermal energy
production in some regions is confronted with a negative perception, and a special attention from some decision-makers, in
terms of environmental performance, which could seriously hamper its market uptake. Media reports focus more on
disadvantages than advantages. As a result, decision makers and potential investors have concerns about possible
environmental impacts and risks involved in implementing geothermal projects, and social resistance often results in
practical obstacles - such as significant slowdowns - to the deployment of the deep geothermal resources. The first
objective of the GEOENVI project is to make sure that deep geothermal energy can play its role in Europe's future energy
supply in a sustainable way. It aims to create a robust strategy to respond environmental concerns (by environmental
concerns we mean both environmental impacts and risks): o by assessing the environmental impacts and risks of geothermal
projects operational or in development in Europe, and o by providing a robust framework to propose recommendations on
environmental regulations t
Start date of activity
01/11/2018
Keywords
geothermal, renewable energy, Europe, environment,
Last update: 17/03/2025