{"id":8979,"date":"2026-01-27T12:45:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T11:45:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wattega.eu\/projects\/geotech\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T13:07:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T11:07:53","slug":"geotech","status":"publish","type":"orion_portfolio","link":"https:\/\/wattega.eu\/en\/projects\/geotech\/","title":{"rendered":"GEOTeCH"},"content":{"rendered":"
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GEOTeCH<\/strong> is testing innovative drilling concepts based on dry auger methods<\/strong>, which require less capital-intensive equipment, enhance safety, and avoid the environmental risks, operational complexity, and costs associated with water supply and contaminated waste management typical of conventional geothermal installation technologies.<\/p>\n

The project also focuses on improving the integration of thermal exchange elements during installation by developing innovative heat exchanger solutions that deliver enhanced performance compared to conventional systems. Furthermore, GEOTeCH<\/strong> promotes the use of building foundation structures \u2014 originally designed solely for structural and geotechnical purposes \u2014 as effective geothermal heat exchangers in tertiary buildings.<\/p>\n

GEOTeCH is developing optimised hybrid solutions integrating different geothermal systems for both small- and large-scale building markets<\/strong>. System performance optimisation will be achieved through an advanced Energy Management System (EMS) and the development of a dual-source heat pump capable of efficiently harnessing thermal energy from the ground and\/or ambient air. The GEOTeCH geothermal heating and cooling standard is designed to be more attractive and accessible for design professionals and construction companies, facilitating broader market uptake.<\/p>\n

The primary impacts of GEOTeCH <\/strong>relate to the reduction of costs associated with Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) systems, through the development of plug-and-play small-scale installations.
\nThe project aims to achieve:
\n- A 25% overall cost reduction using borehole heat exchangers
\n- A 33% cost reduction using alternative heat exchanger configurations
\nBy simplifying installation processes and improving system integration, GEOTeCH seeks to enhance the competitiveness and scalability of geothermal solutions within the building sector.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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