20-21 April 2023
ATES workshop 2023
Netherlands
IEA TCP Geothermal and GEOTHERMICA organised a workshop on the need of Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage (ATES) to be an essential part of the Heating and Cooling transition. The workshop aimed to connect ATES experts and public/national authorities, compiling relevant finished & ongoing studies, outlining an ATES review study, and creating ideas for further collaboration. In addition, the workshop included a site visit to ECW Energy, the largest Geothermal operator in the Netherlands, and a visit to the GEOTHERMICA HEATSTORE High-Temperature ATES Demonstration project.
The workshop was a hub for ATES experts and public & national authorities, facilitating networking and knowledge sharing. It provided a unique opportunity to bring minds together to discuss the future of sustainable energy solutions.
Participants compiled a wealth of completed and ongoing studies on ATES, providing a comprehensive understanding of its potential and impact. They also outlined an ATES review study, setting the stage for further research and development in this area.
A highlight of the event was the opportunity for attendees to visit ECW Energy, the largest geothermal operator in the Netherlands. Witnessing real-world ATES applications was an eye-opening experience. Additionally, a visit to the GEOTHERMICA co-funded project HEATSTORE High-Temperature ATES Demonstration showcased innovation in action.
The workshop was a resounding success, with nearly 30 passionate participants fostering the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and experiences across various sectors. ATES stands as a cornerstone of the sustainable future.
Please find below the proceedings and the meeting materials.
Proceedings report- click below
ATES-Workshop-Hoorn-20-21.04.2023-Proceedings-3b

Annexes from the workshop
Presentations
Current-State-Netherlands-ATES_IF-Technology
Country-Update-Switzerland
Heatstorage-Bern
VESTA-Project_SWM
ATES-groundwater_KWR
Country-update-Germany
Country-update-USA_Alexis
Country-update-Korea
Country-update-Slovenia_GeoZS
Succes-factors-HTATES_IF-Technology
Heatstore_Roadmap_TNO
Fieldtrip-ECW-Middenmeer-HT-ATES-2023-04-20
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