GREET GEO – Canarian Networking Event & Study Visit
Canary Islands geothermal energy and energy–water nexus: opportunities
Date & Location: 1–2 July 2026, Vilaflor, Tenerife, Spain
Registration Link: Click here
Why Participate?
Due to their volcanic origin and high geothermal gradients, the Canary Islands hold significant geothermal potential. Both shallow and deep geothermal solutions offer concrete opportunities for decarbonisation, energy autonomy, and economic diversification.
This GREET GEO networking event brings together stakeholders from the quadruple helix (public sector, industry, academia, and civil society) to explore realistic, bankable geothermal value chains, including applications linked to the energy–water nexus such as desalination, agriculture, tourism, and hybrid renewable systems.
Event Objectives
- Identify solutions to unlock shallow and deep geothermal potential
- Exchange best practices and interregional experiences
- Discuss regulatory, financial, technical, and communication challenges
- Explore business opportunities for local SMEs and project developers
- Strengthen regional geothermal innovation ecosystems under GREET GEO
Preliminary Agenda Overview
Day 1 – Stakeholder Engagement Workshop & Site Visit
1 July 2026 | 09:00–19:30 (UTC+1)
Location: Hotel Spa Villalba, Vilaflor
- Registration, welcome and stakeholder presentations
- European best practices on shallow and deep geothermal energy
- Interactive panel discussion (PESTEL-based)
- Site visit to the geothermal exploration pilot plant in Vilaflor
- Focus on energy–water nexus, environmental and spatial constraints
Day 2 – Study Tour
2 July 2026 | 09:00–12:00 (UTC+1)
Focus: Environmental conditions of geothermal utilisation in Tenerife (Teide National Park)
Who Should Attend?
- Public authorities and policy makers
- Energy agencies, utilities, and infrastructure operators
- Technology providers, engineers, and SMEs
- Researchers, universities, and innovation actors
- Investors and project developers
