GEMINI – Geothermal Project Accelerates Ireland’s Renewable Energy Transition

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The GEMINI (Geothermal Energy Momentum on the Island of Ireland) project continues to advance as one of the most ambitious geothermal energy initiatives in Europe, aiming to reshape Ireland’s renewable heating landscape through large‑scale demonstration sites and cross‑border collaboration.

Launched with €20 million in funding, GEMINI is a four‑year program designed to propel the adoption of both shallow and deep geothermal solutions across the island. The project is led by Codema, Dublin’s Energy Agency, and supported by the EU’s PEACEPLUS Programme, in coordination with both the Irish and Northern Irish governments.

GEMINI is currently developing five real‑world geothermal demonstration sites, including facilities in Belfast, Sligo, the Irish border region, and Dublin, representing a mix of shallow (<500 m) and deep (~2 km) geothermal systems.

Each site is intended to evaluate geothermal performance, operational costs, and scalability, while informing future national policies and guidelines.

Know more about GEMINI Geothermal energy on the island of Ireland

Hungary Launches New Geothermal Investment De‑Risking Scheme

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Hungary has officially launched a new geothermal investment de‑risking scheme aimed at accelerating development of geothermal heating projects across the country. The government issued a call for proposals under the Reducing Geothermal Drilling Risks (KEHOP‑Plusz‑4.2.4‑25) programme, opening a major funding window to support drilling and early‑stage project preparation.

Funding will be awarded through two competitive rounds:

  • Phase 1: March 2-April 30, 2026
  • Phase 2: September 14-October 30, 2026
    These windows are expected to attract both SMEs and large enterprises holding geothermal concession rights or exploration permits, provided they also have final construction permits for drilling locations.

The new scheme forms a core part of Hungary’s National Geothermal Strategy, which targets a 20% increase in geothermal energy use by 2026 and aims to double national geothermal output by 2030. Ongoing large‑scale geothermal projects in cities such as Szeged and Kiskunhalas demonstrate the country’s momentum in expanding clean, weather‑independent heat production.

Know more in the next link: Call for proposals – Geothermal risk mitigation scheme in Hungary