Blueprint
Geothermal Direct Use
Secure heat. Sustainable systems. Strong communities.
As nations seek to strengthen energy security, decarbonise heating and build more resilient economies, geothermal direct use offers a proven pathway: a reliable, weather-independent source of renewable heat that supports communities, strengthens industry and delivers long-term energy security.
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This Blueprint explores how geothermal energy can be transformed into strategic infrastructure for affordable heating, industrial development and sustainable growth. Drawing on more than a century of experience from Iceland and international case studies, it provides practical insights into the strategies, financing mechanisms, technologies and partnerships that enable geothermal projects to succeed.
From district heating and cooling to agriculture, aquaculture, industry, tourism and urban infrastructure, the publication demonstrates how geothermal heat can create value across multiple sectors while advancing climate and energy objectives.
Whether you are shaping energy policy, planning district heating systems, evaluating investment opportunities or developing geothermal projects, this Blueprint offers practical lessons and a roadmap for bringing geothermal heat to scale.
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