Geothermal energy and thermal storage for district heating and cooling networks

Low and medium temperature geothermal energy, both shallow and deep, is a key resource for the development of district heating and cooling networks, from traditional high-temperature systems to new generation low-temperature networks. Deeper geothermal solutions can power conventional networks, while the use of high-performance heat pumps allows to improve the efficiency of low-temperature networks, reduce losses and promote integration with other renewable sources and thermal storage systems, including seasonal ones. In urban and peri-urban areas, this flexibility concretely contributes to reducing emissions and achieving European climate neutrality goals.

Program

Greetings and introduction
Simona De Iuliis, ENEA
Bruno della Vedova, UGI

The ENEA geothermal experimental field: experience and results
Anna Carmela Violante, ENEA

The European market for geothermal district heating and cooling with heat pumps
Giulia Cittadini, EGEC-European Geothermal Energy Council

Discussion: "Development of geothermal energy in Italy: resource potential, regulatory framework and support tools"
Moderation and conclusions
Simona De Iuliis, ENEA

Speakers:
Bruno della Vedova/Renato Papale, UGI - Unione Geotermica Italiana
Mariella Leporini, SAIPEM
Andrea Ferrara, FRI-EL GEO
Simone Rossi, HERA
Emidio Capretta, Emi Engineering