New Study Highlights the Potential of Geothermal Energy for Sustainable Cooling in Türkiye

As part of the Turkish-German Energy Partnership (TGEP), a new study titled “Technical and Economic Feasibility Analysis for Geothermal Cooling in Türkiye” has been published. This comprehensive analysis explores how geothermal energy can be utilised to meet the rapidly increasing cooling demand in Türkiye in an economically and environmentally sustainable way.

Cooling currently accounts for a growing share of electricity consumption in Türkiye, especially during the summer months. The study shows that geothermal energy offers a viable alternative to conventional, electricity-based cooling systems — with significant potential for both energy efficiency and carbon emissions reduction.

The study was officially presented on 16th April 2025 by co-author Heiner Menzel to an audience of over 40 experts from government, industry, and academia. The presentation was followed by a discussion focussed on the integration of geothermal cooling technologies into existing urban energy infrastructure, particularly in light of Türkiye’s decarbonisation goals.

Key Findings of the Study:

• Geothermal energy can play a significant role in meeting sustainable cooling demands in Türkiye and globally.
• Proven technologies are available to retrofit geothermal cooling into existing heating and power systems.
• High electricity demand for cooling can be efficiently offset by geothermal heat as the primary source.
• Overall geothermal plant efficiency can be enhanced when cooling applications are integrated.
• Real-world applications in Türkiye demonstrate the feasibility of using geothermal systems to cover entire urban cooling loads.
• Substantial CO₂ emission reductions can be achieved, contributing meaningfully to climate change mitigation efforts.

This study contributes to the broader mission of the Turkish-German Energy Partnership by identifying innovative and practical pathways for the clean energy transition. Geothermal cooling represents an underutilised yet highly promising solution — especially for countries like Türkiye, where geothermal potential and rising cooling demands converge.

👉 Explore the full study here: Technical and Economic Feasibility Analysis for Geothermal Cooling in Türkiye