Sønderborg Varme and Innargi in agreement about geothermal heating
Press release • April 19, 2023
Sønderborg Varme A/S and Innargi A/S has entered into an agreement about investigating the possibility of establishing 1-2 geothermal heating plants with a capacity of 17-34 MW in Sønderborg. The agreement is part of Sønderborg Varme’s ambitions to phase out natural gas and utilize the geothermal resources underneath Sønderborg.
“It is too bad that the existing plant no longer works, but it has confirmed a good geothermal potential underneath Sønderborg, and that fits well into our strategy for the district heating system in the Municipality of Sønderborg. Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source that is energy efficient and delivers 24/7, year-round – Also when the sun doesn’t shine or the wind doesn’t blow. With the competence and business model from Innargi, we have an opportunity to utilise this energy source anew without having to shoulder the subsurface risk.”
“We estimate a good potential for geothermal heating in Sønderborg and we look forward to developing this project in collaboration with Sønderborg Varme. We actually expect to build new plants, as we use a different technology compared to the old plant – both above and beneath the ground.”
“All together, the merges, plans for additions, work on an interconnected district heating system in the Municipality of Sønderborg, and the vision of carbon neutral district heating in 2029 is the basis for investigating the possibility of to geothermal plants in our area.”
“There is no doubt that the meeting with those very experienced district heating people left a big impression. It is one thing to see the potential of geothermal energy from a professional subsurface perspective. It is entirely different to listen to visionary district heating people talk about the value of geothermal heat for a modern district heating company. There is no doubt that this visit is among the reasons for the founding of Innargi.”
Additional information:
Erik Wolff, Manager, Sønderborg Varme – No. 5151 4947
Asbjørn Haugstrup, Chief of Communications, Innargi – No. 2672 9421
