Work has began on the 15 MWt growth of geothermal heating capability in Zakopane, Poland with funding assist from the nationwide authorities.
Preparatory work has began on the growth of the capability of the geothermal heating facility of Geotermia Podhalanska within the area of Podhale in Poland. By the tip of 2025, that is anticipated so as to add nearly 15 MWt to the present roughly 80 MWt capability of the heating undertaking that provides Zakopane.
As introduced in 2023, the growth undertaking will obtain over PLN 52 million (approx. USD 11.9 million) of funding from the Nationwide Fund for Environmental Safety and Water Administration. The scope of the capability growth undertaking contains drilling of the Banska PGP-7 manufacturing effectively to a goal depth of 4000 meters. Thermal waters at 85 °C are anticipated to be tapped at this depth. This would be the fourth manufacturing effectively within the Banska discipline.
The funding additionally entails the development of a pipeline, the acquisition and set up of 4 warmth exchangers, the development of cooling towers, and the growth of the heating community and connections. In complete, the growth undertaking would require a complete funding of PLN 108.5 million (approx. USD 27.5 million).
Established in 1993, the Geotermia Podhalanska heating firm is 90.99% owned by the Nationwide Fund for Environmental Safety and Water Administration. Geothermal provides about 40% of the whole heating requirement in Zakopane.
Supply: Bankier.pl
