projects

Project for evaluation and improvement of public relations for geothermal projects

This biennial project is encouraged by the federal ministry of the environment, nature conservation and nuclear safety. The relation between public relations and acceptance of geothermal projects will be tested and proposals for improving communication will be designed. Goal is to develop a manual including recommendations for action for improved communication. Here you may find additional information.

International symposium for deep geothermal energy in Freiburg

From 10. to 12. May 2011 the 7.th International Geothermal Conference took place in Freiburg. More than 250 experts from some 20 countries participated and took the opportunity to discuss the current topics of the deep geothermal energy. Focus areas of the conference hosted by Enerchange were i.a.the realization of Enhanced Geothermal-Systems (EGS)-Projects, public relations for geothermal projects, danger potentials and challenges of seismic activities and the success factors in project development. On the third conference day the participants could get an idea of implemented deep geothermal energy at geothermal projects in the upper rhine rift. Here  you can order the proceedings of the conference and download the presentations as well.

In 2012, the International Geothermal Conference (IGC) will take place from 23. to 25. May again in Freiburg. If you wish to receive timely information regarding the event, please send us an agentur [at] enerchange [dot] de (E-mail).

1. Congress "Energy autarcy administrations" in Freiburg

From 7. to 8. April 2011 Enerchange and fesa e.V. organized initially the congress "Energy autarcy administrations". About 250 participants experienced a successful  and informative meeting with many impulses. The congress was kick-off for a campaign, that will be supported by fesa e.V. in the years to come. Administrations will be provided with essential information for their successful energy transition by fesa e.V. The 2. Congress "Energy autarcy administrations" will take place from 27. to 29. March 2012 in Freiburg. More information and the possibility to order proceedings of the congress at  www.energieautonome-kommunen.de

Leitfaden Entwicklung von Geothermieprojekten

The comprehensive brochure by Enerchange "Leitfaden zur Entwicklung von Geothermieprojekten" is available now. 19 articles, written by geothermal experts cover the development process of geothermal power plants. Using the example of three phases, the publication gives an overview of the most significant aspects in the geothermal development process. Click here for the Table of Contents. The price of the brochure is 69 Euro plus VAT (19%) plus mailing charges. It can be ordered via Email agentur [at] enerchange [dot] de (here). Please note: Available in German-language only.

Guide “How to heat with Bioenergy”

The guide “Heizen mit Bioenergie” which was published by fesa e.V. in 2007, concisely informs on all issues of using bioenergy. On 15 pages, Marcus Brian, founder of Enerchange, outlines basic know-how of heating technology, product quality, price development and financing. The guide offers useful help for all those who want to use renewable energies at home.
You are able to order the guide here.

Geo-Newsletter and Geothermal Website
Since 2008, Enerchange is responsible for the geo-newsletter and the web portal www.tiefegeothermie.de, the leading news portal in the field of deep geothermal energy in Germany by now.

Both information services, which are published by fesa e.V., provide news and current information about ongoing geothermal projects and developments. Already more than 1500 subscribers benefit from the geo-newsletter. If you like to subscribe the newsletter free of charge, please click here.