The 18th SET Plan Conference is a high-level conference organised under the patronage of the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU in cooperation with the Commission.
The event will provide a platform for policymakers, researchers and industry stakeholders in energy sector to establish connections and expand collaborations aimed at developing and demonstrating innovative cleantech energy solutions, while accelerating their deployment.
This year’s theme, Scaling up research, innovation and competitiveness in clean energy technologies, highlights the need to reinforce the research and innovation landscape, to enhance competitiveness and sovereignty of clean energy technology value chains within the EU.
EGEC is proud to participate in the plenary session on “Geothermal energy: time to step up” on 15 November 2024 at 10:00 am CET! The European Parliament resolution of 18 January 2024 calls for the development of a comprehensive European strategy for geothermal energy. Geothermal energy can play a significant role within the framework of the RepowerEU Plan and the Net Zero Industry and Critical Raw Materials Acts, serving as a baseload renewable source of electricity, heating, and cooling, but also as an energy storage solution and the potential source of lithium and other minerals. However, as highlighted in the resolution, the EU needs to overcome obstacles such as complex national regulations, lengthy processes, and insufficient data on geothermal resources, which have impeded progress in this area. This is crucial in order to accelerate deployment and investment in geothermal energy, ultimately contributing to the EU’s energy transition and climate targets, while also bolstering the EU’s strategic competitiveness, autonomy and security. The session will tackle these challenges and embrace the opportunities associated with geothermal energy in Europe, relying on a diverse group of experts, policymakers, and industry leader. Session chaired by Piotr Szymański, Director for Energy, Mobility and Climate, DG JRC, European Commission
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