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Geothermal Frontier – Beta

This is an integrated knowledge sharing platform that aggregates global datasets on institutional research capacity and country-level geothermal profiles. It is designed to support cross-sector collaboration and the advancement of next-generation geothermal technologies. The platform facilitates access to structured data, technical insights, and networked expertise to accelerate the development of higher-enthalpy resources and drive cost-competitive deployment at scale.

Technical University of Munich

Chair of Energy Systems

Institution Type: Academia

Institution Website

Garching, Germany

Contact

Christopher Schifflechner
Research Group Leader
[email protected]

Areas of Expertise

  • Engineering & Power Generation

Engineering & Power Generation

This area addresses the conversion of geothermal heat into usable energy through plant design and system integration. It includes advancements in power cycles, efficiency improvements, and technologies for reliable, cost-competitive electricity generation.

  • Surface Engineering (Piping, Turbines, Power Plant Components) Active
  • Power Production (Grid Connection/Integration) Active
  • Heat Exchange & Thermal Management Technologies Active
  • Opportunities for Co-Production Active
  • Integration with Hydrogen or Thermal Energy Storage Systems Active
  • Alternative Working Fluids Active
Own test rigs (ORC, HTHP, absorption chillers) and detailed thermodynamic numerical models
Ability to Adjust T & P Simultaneously No
Own test rigs (ORC, HTHP, absorption chillers) and detailed thermodynamic numerical models
Ability to Adjust T & P Simultaneously No

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