The construction of the first geothermal heating plant in Aarhus has begun.

At the Skejby site in Aarhus, Innargi and Kredsløb’s work on the geothermal district heating plant is progressing as planned towards supplying green heat to Aarhus by the end of 2025.

In early February, the drilling of the first well commenced, and now, approximately 3 months later, the first pair of wells is ready to be activated. The drilling process has involved testing for temperature and fluidity, and the results on Skejbyvej appear as anticipated.

This means that Innargi is now starting to build the heating plant that will harvest the heat from the geothermal water and transfer it to the district heating network.

Once the plant is completed, the neighbourhood can expect a good neighbour for the next 30 years. Some advantages of geothermal energy are that the plants do not produce noise, odor, or take up much space in the landscape once they are in operation.

The work of drilling wells has been both seen and heard by the neighbors in the last three months. In the future, the neighbours can look forward to a quieter neighbour, as the heating system, spanning approximately 500m2 on the ground floor and two floors, is being built and prepared.

Progress is good news for many Aarhus residents

The progress in Skejbyer is not only good news for those who live in northern Aarhus. The geothermal plant in Skejby is part of the project’s initial test phase:

“We are not only building a finished plant that will supply green heat to the residents of the Skejby area. We also gather valuable insights and experience about the local subsoil, the heat exchange for Kredsløb’s systems and the plant for such a project, which we will take further in the assessment and development of geothermal plants elsewhere in the city,” says Lars Heineke.

For Kredsløb, the progress of the test phase is an important element in the city’s green transition:

“We cannot sit on our hands if we are to achieve the climate plan for Aarhus Municipality and electrify and future-proof district heating. Therefore, it is crucial that we work purposefully and constantly ensure progress,” concludes Bjarne Munk Jensen.