Slovakia’s Ministry of Environment has approved support for a geothermal-based heating project in Ve?ká Lomnica, marking another step toward cleaner and more efficient energy use in the country.
The project, backed with more than EUR 746,000 from the Environmental Fund, will enable Lomnická Teplárenská to modernize its heating system and expand the use of geothermal heat from an existing well for both electricity and heat production.
Boosting efficiency and cutting emissions
According to Deputy Prime Minister and Environment Minister Tomás Taraba, Slovakia has the right conditions for wider geothermal use. “We are ready to support every realistic, high-quality and meaningful project that will enable the production of energy from this renewable source in the future,” he said.
The new system will supply heat to a golf course, family homes, and apartment buildings in Ve?ká Lomnica. Once completed, it is expected to double the efficiency of heat distribution from 235 MWhs annually to more than 505 MWh. The project should also cut carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 145 tons per year.
Implementation is planned within eight months to ensure no disruption during the peak heating season.
The ministry has so far supported 27 projects across Slovakia through its hybrid modernization call, with a total funding volume of EUR 149 million. A new call for proposals is expected soon, giving municipalities further opportunity to apply for support.
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Source: Press release Ministry of the Environment/ Slovakia
