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Waldsee is examining new locations for geothermal energy plants: citizen protests are raging!
Geopfalz is examining alternative locations for a geothermal plant in Waldsee. Citizen dialogue and innovative drilling strategies planned.
Waldsee is examining new locations for geothermal energy plants: citizen protests are raging!
In Waldsee, Geopfalz GmbH & Co. KG is currently looking for a suitable location for the planned geothermal energy plant in the mixed commercial area “In den Fahrgärten”. Loud MRN News It has become clear that the original location is not feasible due to insufficient sales offers. The shareholders of Geopfalz, which belong to Stadtwerke Speyer and the city of Schifferstadt, emphasize the importance of a dialogue with the public and citizens.
The area required for the geothermal system is around 25,000 square meters, which will be used for both the drilling site and the operational building. The drilling phase is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026, with this phase expected to last 1.5 years. Regular operations could then begin as early as spring 2029, provided the necessary permits can be issued by the mining authority. The plans are of course subject to adjustments over the course of the project.
Renewable heat for the region
The intermunicipal geothermal energy project “Rhine-Palatinate” aims to provide renewable and climate-neutral heat. Geopfalz would like to minimize seismic risks and increase profitability with an innovative drilling strategy as part of the “agEnS” demonstration project. However, the plans are not without controversy: there are already numerous citizen protests against the facility, primarily expressing concerns about the environmental impact.
In order to take citizens' concerns seriously, the Geopfalz is planning comprehensive information through residents' meetings and local council meetings. Public dialogue appears to be a central component of the project, with the municipal shareholders clearly committed to transparent communication.
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