Climate change is proceeding, but countermeasures are being introduced only hesitantly. Deep geothermal energy can play an important role in the urgently needed acceleration of the energy transition. Geothermal is a technology that can generate both electricity and heat. With coupled use, it reveals a negative CO2 balance. The keynote addresses the need for action and opportunities.

The degression listed in the EEG threatens to slow down the further development of geothermal energy production. From 2021, five percent of the degression on EEG remuneration is planned. Here, changes and adjustments are needed to avoid the loss of geothermal energy. For since the introduction of the EEG, the use of geothermal heat has multiplied, that is, the EEG indirectly promotes geothermal heat use. And with the EEG remuneration of electricity, the heat production costs from the same plant are also unrivaled.The forum discusses with experts the development of the EEG and what the future of geothermal energy production can look like.

An vielen geothermischen Anlagen ist eine geringe seismische Aktivität unterhalb der Spürbarkeitsschwelle festzustellen. In Bayern wird dies wird von den Betreibern von Geothermie-Anlagen und dem Bayerischen Erdbebendienst kontrolliert. Aber auch andere Bundesländer verfügen über Messnetzwerke zur Überwachung von seismischen Aktivitäten. Verschiedene Maßnahmen sind vorgesehen, damit es zu keinen größeren seismischen Ereignissen kommt. Im Rahmen des Forums werden diese vorgestellt.

After reservoir development, the test works confirm the success or failure of a project. In case of success, however, the question remains as to how reproducible the results are in the ongoing operation of the plant. This will be discussed on the basis of various talks from the practical experience of numerous projects.

Following the successful launch last year, the geothermal energy award of Bavaria for the most successful working CHP and heat project will be handed to the winner in 2019. In addition, the Christian-Hecht-Award will be given for the best junior scientific work.

In addition to the metropolitan area of Munich, a second geothermal hot spot in Bavaria has developed east of the Inn Valley. After the first projects in Waldkraiburg, Kirchweidach and Traunreut, Garching (Alz) leads the second development phase. The forum gives an overview of the current projects and developments.

The Geothermal Alliance Bayern has been part of the Praxisforum Geothermie.Bayern with its own forum for many years. This year, the Geothermal Alliance Bavaria focuses on the heat transition and the role of geothermal energy. In addition, international project will be presented.