Geothermal heat storage using novel technologies : the PUSH-IT European project

The PUSH-IT project addresses the seasonal mismatch between heat demand and generation from sustainable sources using underground heat storage. This EU-funded initiative will demonstrate high-temperature heat storage in geothermal reservoirs across six european sites, using three different technologies: 1) Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage (ATES); Borehole Thermal Energy Storage (BTES); and Mine Thermal Energy Storage (MTES).

The project is promoting joint decision-making to increase social acceptance and an open-source tool to optimise energy and carbon cost reductions, thus supporting the EU’s 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas goal.

SciencEscape had the opportunity to visit the three pilot sites to interview the site managers and monitor the project's progress.