The EU is a major contributor to Research and Innovation for the geothermal industry. Several programmes provide financing at the different stages of technology readiness. Moreover, the priorities of the different European R&I programmes have a major impact on technology development and trends.
The Batteries Strategy cannot be implemented without a sustainable supply of Lithium, with security of supply ‘Made in Europe’.
The first Horizon Europe Strategic Plan will define the strategic orientations for Europe’s R&I investments over the period 2021-2024.
Among its recommendations, EGEC underlined the R&I funding needs for innovative technologies, like geothermal lithium.
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