The Praxisforum Geothermie Bayern event in Pullach, Germany, acknowledged outstanding geothermal heat and power projects and research work.
New records for heat generation from geothermal energy were highlighted, with 24 geothermal plants in Bavaria delivering around 3.4 TWh of heat in 2024, a 20% increase from the previous year.
The Erding Geothermal Power Plant was honored as the “Golden Heating Plant 2024” for its high coefficient of performance, achieving a COP value of 40.5.
Author's summary: Praxisforum Geothermie Bayern awards exceptional geothermal projects.