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Feasibility study for geothermal electricity generation on Texel


Texel has the ambition to become completely self sufficient in energy and water supply by 2020. Only a small percentage of its energy currently comes from renewable sources such as wind and solar. A geothermal power plant could be a viable solution.

We were responsible for the project management, determining which energy concepts are technically feasible and defining the economic viability of the various concepts. We collaborated with IF WEP, which carried out the geological survey.

The project is very innovative as only limited research has so far been conducted into generating electricity from (very deep) geothermal sources in the Netherlands.

 

Client

Consortium Stuurgroep Texel

Area of expertise

Geothermal energy

   
   

For a consortium of private and public parties we carried out a feasibility study of several technical concepts for a geothermal power plant that also uses residual heat on the Dutch island of Texel. The risks relating to technical, geological, economic and organizational aspects were evaluated in this study, which also considered the most suitable location for the power plant.

Our study provided the consortium with insight into the opportunities and risks related to geothermal electricity generation on Texel and provided a basis for further decision making.