The Canadian technology company Eavor on 4 December has started electricity production at its geothermal demonstration plant in Geretsried near Munich. This is the first time that a plant based on a completely closed-loop system has fed electricity into the public grid. The launch marks a significant step forward in the development of geothermal energy as a scalable, emission-free energy source.
The company's proprietary closed-loop system enables the use of geothermal energy independently of permeable rocks or water reservoirs. The technology is based on a closed fluid circuit that transports heat from underground to the surface. This design eliminates the need for additional water extraction or treatment, reducing environmental impact and long-term operating costs.
Geretsried as an international reference project for geothermal energy
With the successful commissioning in Geretsried, Eavor aims to demonstrate the technical and economic feasibility of its solution on a commercial scale. The project is considered a reference for future plants in Europe and worldwide, especially in regions that are looking for stable, locally generated and climate-neutral forms of energy.
The plant in Geretsried is not only intended to supply electricity on a continuous basis, but also to form the basis for the company's next phase of development. Eavor plans to incorporate the knowledge gained into international projects and thus further advance the expansion of geothermal energy.
