Veolia and Star Energy plan to accelerate the UK’s first large-scale geothermal energy projects. This partnership takes an innovative approach for unlocking geothermal solutions through dynamic, multi-scale modeling capabilities. They’re invested in furthering the UK’s ambitious net-zero goals.
This partnership hopes to unseat fossil fuel-fed energy sources in district heating networks. It will draw on renewable geothermal energy, which is sustainable and low-carbon. This measure will have a focused emphasis on commercial properties, hospitals, and educational campuses, so it will reach a diverse range of buildings.
As the world’s biggest operator of district heating, Veolia runs around 600 heating networks worldwide, with over 7,000 kilometers of heat mains in total. This pre-existing infrastructure is ripe with opportunities to fold geothermal energy solutions into their work. The company draws on more than 250 years of experience in the operation of district heating networks. This ensures that the project is technically and operationally feasible.
Geothermal energy is one of the most incredible renewable resources. At the same time it can significantly reduce the greenhouse gas emissions associated with conventional heating sources. As development picks up, Veolia and Star Energy are solely committed to further developing geothermal solutions. They want to be an important part of the UK’s drive to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The partnership will apply state-of-the-art modelling to provide an understanding of the technical and operational considerations for optimally deploying geothermal energy systems. This modelling will inform the best possible locations for geothermal installations, all the while maintaining that they are being installed to meet required performance standards.