Surface geothermal projects. Examples and financing model

Surface geothermal project examples Financing geothermal projects through contracting models… … or… Everybody can afford the carbone reduction challenge!

uniVersa-Haus, Freiburg Example 1 : Office building. Surface geothermal project using probes What?  3700sqm offices and small shops.  Heating and cooling of all rooms. How?  15 probes, depth : 99m.  Electrical heatpump.  Concrete activation. Benefits : Effective CO 2 reduction : ~35 tons / year.

Seehof, Freiburg Example 2 : private residence. Surface geothermal project using ground water. What?  3700sqm private accomodation.  Supply of heating, cooling + warm water. How?  Geothermal well  Electrical heatpump  Reversible floor solution. Benefits : Effective CO2 reduction : 65 to 85 tons / year.

Wartungshangar, Baden Airpark Example 3 : industrial project - Aircrafts maintenance warehouse. Geothermal project using deep water and probes What?  sqm warehouse + offices  Heating + cooling. How?  1 well for ground water.  Depth : 15m. Benefits : Effective CO2 reduction target : 200 tons / year.

How to make it happen? The contracting model

Contracting relationships Heating / Cooling €/kWh, €/kW Supply commitment Exclusive supply agreement Property owner / Contracting party Heating supply contract Tenant Heating delivery contract Wärme Kontor Freiburg GmbH