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.
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.