Geothermal development in Central and Eastern Europe: Transfer of technology and financial resources

Journal Article · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1997 · Energy Sources

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00908319708908834· OSTI ID:458479

Sigurdson, J ^[1]

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1. Nordic Investment Bank, Helsinki (Finland)

This paper surveys the geothermal potential in Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. It is shown that a significant part of the domestic heating needs of these countries could be met by geothermal resources, which would reduce air pollution in Central Europe. The author discusses the obstacles to the development of geothermal resources, such as unrealistically low energy prices and weak financial and institutional infrastructure, and puts them in the context of the transition of the countries in Central and Eastern Europe from command to market economy. He emphasizes the need for market price reform, new financing mechanisms, and technology transfer to promote geothermal development in the formerly communist countries, as well as the importance of well-prepared pilot projects.

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 458479
• Report Number(s): CONF-950514--
• Journal Information: Energy Sources, Journal Name: Energy Sources Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 19; ISSN 0090-8312; ISSN EGYSAO
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
CZECH REPUBLIC
ENERGY SOURCE DEVELOPMENT
FINANCING
GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES
HUNGARY
INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS
POLAND
PRICES
RESOURCE POTENTIAL
SLOVAKIA
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER