Veolia Energia Polska, Veolia Energia Poznań and Innargi have entered into an agreement on exploring the potential for 100 MW of geothermal energy for district heating. The project is aimed at decarbonizing district heating and is in line with Veolia’s mission to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. Exploration research for geothermal resources will serve to evaluate the potential for developing geothermal district heating in Poznań. The project has been launched as part of ongoing efforts to find alternatives for coal, improve efficiency of renewable energy sources and stabilize district heating prices for the end consumer.
“Today’s agreement marks an important step towards the decarbonization of district heating, based on the adoption of new technologies. By delivering geothermal energy, we are contributing to improving the environment and air quality in the city, while at the same time protecting our customers from increasing carbon prices. It is our ambition to be the benchmark company for the energy transition process. For this reason, we are focused on diversifying our energy mix to include renewable resources.“
“We expect that the pioneering geothermal project in Poznań will demonstrate the substantial potential of geothermal energy for large district heating systems in Central and Eastern Europe. According to McKinsey research, geothermal energy has the potential to cover heat demand of 33% of district heating systems in Poland by 2045. Geothermal heating is not dependent on weather conditions, such as wind or sun. Once in operation, geothermal plants are pollution-free, quiet and discrete. They don’t require large spaces and blend well into the urban landscape.”
„For years, we have been consistently investing in Poznań in solutions improving energy efficiency using available green resources. The concept of a modern, efficient district heating system using clean heat is in line with the decarbonization of district heating and, most importantly, with the vision for the ecological future of the city.”
“The decarbonization of district heating and the improvement of air quality for a better environment in Poznań is extremely important. The utilisation of geothermal heating in Poznań requires good cooperation with our city planners and environmental experts. We look forward to the partnership and are eager for the project to succeed.“
“For years, we have been cooperating closely with the Poznań City Council in a joint effort to develop pro-environmental and innovative solutions. Thanks to the City’s openness to initiatives serving the local community, we have so far been able to implement a number of investments advancing decarbonization. Recently, we have launched, among other things, a heat accumulator, which stores heat and makes it available on demand. This way, valuable energy is not lost.”
For further information, please contact:
Olga Fasiecka, Communications Manager, Veolia Energia Poznań: tel. +48 725 755 618. olga.fasiecka@veolia.com
Asbjørn Haugstrup, Chief Communication and Public Affairs Officer, Innargi: tel. +45 26 72 94 21. asbjorn.haugstrup@innargi.com