Report on cross-thematic RD&I topics and actions

The GEOTHERM-FORA project aims to support and strengthen the fora on geothermal systems dealing with research and innovation: the Geothermal IWG and ETIP Geothermal. The objective of supporting both fora is to boost the development of new geothermal technologies, expand the market and achieve our climate and energy targets for 2030 and 2050, as agreed by the geothermal energy sector (industry, research and public authorities).

This report refers to the following two objectives of the GEOTHERM-FORA project:
– Identify and implement cross-thematic activities tracked within other implementation plans
and ETIP roadmaps.
– Report cross-thematic activities and contribute to the SET Plan conferences.

To reach these objectives, the project consortium has defined multiple pathways. Firstly, the
consortium engages with additional external stakeholders, networks, alliances and partnerships
whose work also touches upon the four key priorities of the Geothermal IWG and the ETIP
Geothermal. To identify these other fora, a stakeholder mapping exercise was conducted. Secondly,
a diverse set of joint activities has been implemented, and joint events have been organised. Finally,
the Geothermal IWG and the ETIP Geothermal have contributed to the work of five time-bound task
forces dedicated to cross-cutting topics for energy technologies within the SET Plan.

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