GEORG –Geothermal Research Cluster cooperationJoint Effort in Geothermal Energy Research

Abstract

GEORG is a research cluster cooperation based in Iceland and consists of 22 partners. GEORG was founded early 2009 with a grant from the Science and Technology Policy Council in Iceland through their Centres of Excellence and Research Clusters – program. It combines all the main educational and research organizations, energy companies, engineering firms and start-ups in Iceland as well as their key international collaborators in the geothermal science and utilization. The cooperation creates a platform for universities, scientific institutions, geothermal power companies and engineering consultancies to join forces with the aim to strengthen research and development of innovations in the field of geothermal energy. The cooperation of GEORG is based on four operational pillars: Support for Geothermal Research Projects; Service to Cluster Participants; Grant Application Support for Participants; and Promotion and Dissemination. The long term vision of GEORG is to be a sustainable cluster with clear value addition for the cluster participants and thereby strengthening the geothermal community for the benefit of the society.