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05/2022
Deep geothermal energy for the heat transition in Germany – Opportunities and challenges
The transformation and interconnection of the energy system open up new markets for suppliers of energy, mining and hydrocarbon technologies. Domestic industrial competence can thus benefit directly from structural change. Deep geothermal energy in Germany, with its major interfaces to the competencies of the oil and gas industry, offers particular opportunities and challenges. With a share of around 56 % of total energy consumption, the future provision of heating and process heat represents one of the greatest challenges of the energy transition....