IERC - International Energy Research Centre reposted this
Today Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD has today announced 14 research awards which will receive funding through SFI’s Public Service Fellowship programme. One of the recipients of these awards was IERC's Dr. Subhash Kumar https://lnkd.in/drUYDzr8 It is anticipated that large-scale geothermal developments, including geothermal district heating projects, will commence in Ireland in the near-term. Subhash’s Fellowship will support the development of a clear planning framework for geothermal energy projects, particularly those that involve deep drilling (more than 500 m), and particularly in relation to environmental protection directives and policy. This work will define current requirements and identify any gaps for future policy development. The research will also support identification of priority candidate areas for district heating roll-out on a case-by-case basis and assess the existing planning landscape for a potential geothermal energy heat source. Tyndall National Institute University College Cork
