News and Events
Fruitful and Demanding Get-Together at the 2nd General Assembly
Travelling to the General Assembly in Klaipeda, Lithuania, was quite a challenge for many participants. But productive sessions and face-to-face encounters on the "working side" as well as good food and even sunshine on the "leisure side" made the journey more than worthwhile.
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Site Visit in Alsatian Geothermal plants for Citizens of the Canton Jura
On March 11th, a visit of the geothermal power plants of Soultz-sous-Forêts and Rittershoffen was organised by Geo-Energie Suisse SA (GES) and Électricité de Strasbourg Géothermie (ÉSG) for citizens of the Canton Jura, Switzerland, where GES is planning its Haute-Sorne project.
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Systematic Approach for Techno-Economic Evaluation Developed by WP2
Is soft stimulation worth its effort? Is it wise to use soft stimulation in geothermal exploration from an economical point of view? Which risk factors and uncertainties do we face while performing soft stimulation and how do they affect our project?
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Qualitative Analysis Shows Media Frames of Deep Geothermal Energy
Olivier Ejderyan (ETH Zurich) conducted a qualitative media analysis of 115 articles about deep geothermal energy (DGE) in three French-speaking Swiss newspapers within task 3.3 "Risk Governance".
read moreWelcome to DESTRESS
DESTRESS stands for a promising and future-oriented approach to demonstrate soft stimulation methods of EGS. We focus on solutions for the exploitation of underground heat which are economical, sustainable and environmentally responsible. Co-funded by the EU, we contribute to the European energy strategy, which targets renewable energy, greenhouse gas reduction and energy efficiency. The primarily objective of DESTRESS is to develop a comprehensive compilation of good practices for successful geothermal projects through demonstration and research.
Access Programme
DESTRESS offers virtual and physical access to its sites. Every demonstration site differs in its environment and the stimulation techniques used.
Upcoming event:
- 3rd Access Programme: Joint Horizon 2020 event of DEEPEGS & DESTRESS, 11-14 October 2017
For details and application process, see Access Programme.
