It supports the energy transition by promoting clean, renewable geothermal resources for industrial applications.
The GEOSYN project seeks to advance geothermal energy use in industry, overcoming current technological and environmental barriers. It focuses on developing a steam heat pump coupled with a heat-powered refrigeration system, utilizing water as the working fluid—offering
a sustainable, cost-efficient alternative to conventional systems. This integrated solution maximizes the cascading use of geothermal energy, improving energy efficiency while reducing reliance on fossil fuels. GEOSYN also addresses the industry's need for flexible solutions, with quick start-up times and adaptability to varying operational conditions. The project aims to enhance social acceptance and engagement, promoting geothermal's environmental and economic benefits.
Coordinated by APRE, the consortium includes 10 partners from Italy, Denmark, France, Norway, and Ukraine, spanning research institutes, universities, NGOs, and industrial leaders. Key activities involve lab-scale testing, field demonstrations, and the creation of virtual case studies, with a strong focus on sustainability and policy integration. The project aims to boost public trust in geothermal technologies, fostering their adoption across European industries.
SINTEF contributes expertise through its two divisions: SINTEF Energy Research focuses on heat pump development, enhancing the efficiency and performance of geothermal systems, while SINTEF AS develops numerical models to simulate underground thermal energy storage, advancing solutions for long-term, scalable geothermal energy storage.
