Geothermal energy
Becoming Europe’s leading sustainable lithium business and enabling energy security through geothermal energy.
Geothermal renewable heat
The geology of the Upper Rhine Valley is rich in hot brine reservoirs and offers ideal conditions for harnessing natural geothermal energy. This abundant resource enables the sustainable production of both renewable electricity and heat, supporting the transition to a cleaner and more resilient energy future.
Beneath the Earth’s surface lies immense untapped energy potential and Vulcan leverages this natural resource to deliver affordable, reliable base-load renewable energy to local communities. By bringing hot geothermal brine from deep underground reservoirs to the surface, we efficiently generate clean, sustainable energy.
Geothermal energy
According to the German Federal Association for Renewable Energy, more than 50% of Germany’s energy is needed for heat. By using geothermal renewable energy, Germany and Europe can generate renewable and therefore carbon neutral heating and cooling energy, drastically reducing Germany’s reliance on imports, and making municipalities more self-sufficient.
District heating with geothermal energy
Hot brine is extracted from deep underground reservoirs and brought to the surface to generate renewable heat and electricity. These energy outputs are integrated into local power and heating grids, ensuring efficient distribution to local communities and industry. After use, the cooled brine is returned to its natural reservoir in a closed-loop system.
Additionally, carbon neutral cooling energy can be produced from this geothermal heat through a decentralised process, further enhancing sustainable energy solutions.
More wells, more geothermal energy
- There are currently 36 geothermal plants operating in Germany, 42 active projects (ca. 84 wells), and the Federal Government is targeting to reach 100 new geothermal projects by 2030.
- Vulcan owns an existing geothermal renewable energy plant with over 12 years of successful production, supplying approximately 6,500 households with renewable power.
- Lionheart will utilise Vulcan’s existing operational capacity, and increase geothermal renewable energy production
“Safe, reliable and renewable energy from deep geothermal energy.”
Securing the right location
Vulcan conducts in-depth subsurface exploration measurements, reaching several thousand metres below ground using advanced 3D seismic technology. This method employs sound waves generated by brief vibrations to accurately identify optimal sites for extracting hot geothermal brine.
