Preparation of technical documentation for the research area "Lipik"
City of Lipik ·Croatia
About this project
<p>Proposed project Development of technical documentation for the research area "Lipik" consists of the following activities: Development of technical documentation for geothermal energy, Transfer of knowledge and examples of good practice of the Icelandic partner, Information and visibility, Project management.<br> The ultimate goal and long-term strategic plan for the use of geothermal potential in the area of the City of Lipik is ultimately its combined use for energy purposes; heating of existing public buildings in the area of the City of Lipik, and then potential use of the same for the purpose of economic development, ie in greenhouses or hothouses. Also, the applicant plans to integrate the use of geothermal energy with other renewable energy sources, such as solar energy.<br> Investment in the implementation of the proposed project and the possibility of using the local geothermal potential for energy purposes will directly contribute to the economic and social development. The City of Lipik as a unit of local self-government that achieves savings in energy consumption through the use of renewable energy sources for heating public buildings will become an example of good energy efficiency practice that can be followed by others in the regional and national area. It will also further contribute to economic development as it will become a more interesting area for potential investors and investors who will recognize their business opportunities with reduced energy costs. This will contribute to increasing employment, reducing unemployment, reducing depopulation of this predominantly rural area, and a better entrepreneurial, economic and overall social climate in the local area.<br> To this end, the company Izvori Lipika d.o.o. submitted a "Proposal" to the Ministry for announcing a public tender for the selection of the most favorable bidder for geothermal water research in order to issue a permit for geothermal water in the proposed exploration area "LIPIK".</p>
Bilateral cooperation results
The City of Lipik as the Project Promoter, GeoCamp Iceland ehf as the first project partner and Izvori Lipika llc, as Project partners participated in the implementation of the project "Development of technical documentation for the Lipik research area". One of the most important activities of the project is the transfer of knowledge and examples of good practice of the project partners. It included mutual study visits to Iceland and Croatia and the holding of a round table and examples of good practice. During the study trip of representatives of GeoCamp Iceland to Lipik, representatives of partners from Iceland got acquainted with the geothermal potential of Lipik and transferred their knowledge about the possibilities of using geothermal energy for the purpose of energy efficiency, economic development and tourism. In addition to various meetings with representatives of the City of Lipik and partners Izvori Lipika, they held a presentation on the use of geothermal energy in Iceland and held a round table with interested participants. While visiting Iceland representatives of the Project Promoter and project partner were acquainted with possibilities of using geothermal energy in different forms and for different purposes. They were acquainted with the entire cycle of geothermal water circulation through different thermal energy utilization systems with utilization greater than 90%. The Icelandic partner used his examples to convey his rich knowledge and experience in the use of geothermal energy. Cooperation with Icelandic partners resulted in a rich exchange of knowledge and experience. All project participants gained an insight into advanced methods of using geothermal energy that can be applied in Lipik and beyond in Croatia. The results achieved and the relationships established provide a basis for the further development of projects related to geothermal energy and tourism.
Project partners
- Geocamp Iceland ehf Donor project partner· Iceland
- Izvor Lipika d.o.o. Project partner· Croatia