About
Founded in 2014, Geothermies is a government headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland specializing in Geothermal.
Geothermies is a strategic program launched in 2014 to develop geothermal energy in Geneva Canton. It operates through three phases: prospection, exploration via drilling, and exploitation. The program conducts detailed geological surveys using 3D and 2D seismic campaigns to map favorable subsurface structures for groundwater circulation. Key activities include the 2021 3D seismic survey covering the Geneva basin and subsequent exploration boreholes at Lully, Satigny, Versoix, Châtelaine, and Bernex. Results have confirmed significant geothermal potential at medium depth, with capacity to supply 30% of canton heating and cooling needs by 2050. The initiative supports Geneva's transition to renewable energy, aiming for 80% renewable and recovered energy in district thermal networks by 2030.
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Founded
2014
Company Type
Government
Business Models
Value Chain
Service Regions
Geneva Canton, Neighboring French territories (Ain, Haute-Savoie)
Industry Memberships
Géothermie-Suisse (Swiss Geothermal Society), Association Française des Professionnels de la Géothermie
Projects
Lully Exploration Borehole
Satigny Exploration Borehole
Versoix Shallow Geothermal Boreholes
Châtelaine Concorde Project
Bernex Geothermal Project
3D Seismic Survey 2021
2D Seismic Survey 2023
Certifications & Awards
Certifications
Federal Office of Energy Subsidy Authorization