In the municipality of Blumau, Styria, Austria, Frutura has collaborated with Orcan Energy to harness excess heat from a geothermal well at their greenhouse facility, transforming it into power. This initiative utilizes an energy module from Orcan Energy, producing approximately 625 MWh annually and saving about 100 tons of CO2 each year. The project leverages thermal water from the well Frutura GT-2 for heating, significantly reducing CO2 emissions and eliminating the dependency on fossil fuels.
Frutura's move to convert surplus geothermal heat into electricity during the summer months has led to the full utilization of the geothermal borehole throughout the year, boosting energy efficiency. The partnership with Orcan Energy, marked by the commissioning of the project in less than ten months, exemplifies a successful application of modular technology in sustainable agriculture.
Manfred Hohensinner, managing partner at Frutura, highlighted the company's commitment to climate-friendly agriculture and the logical progression towards electricity generation from geothermal heat. Andreas Sichert, CEO of Orcan Energy, praised the project for its ecological and economic benefits, noting the potential for decentralized, CO2-free, and cost-effective energy solutions in the building, commercial, and industrial sectors.
Source: thinkgeoenergy.com