About the project
GeoCogen Eclépens

The project’s objective is to exploit the renewable heat from regional underground geological structures via a geothermal power plant. The plant will harvest the natural subsurface heat to feed the Cadcime district heating network and generate local green electricity.

This project aligns with the Confederation’s and canton’s energy strategies. It also aims to demonstrate the capacity of geothermal energy to contribute to the energy transition and to provide local energy to regional inhabitants.

Analysis of
geophysical data

From 20 September to 6 October 2023, Swiss Geo Energy conducted a geophysical prospecting campaign.

Our team analyses the data collected during this campaign to generate a detailed map of the geological structures below the surface. This analysis will take around nine months and will comprise two stages. In the first stage, we will process the data to obtain a clear image of the subsurface to a depth of 4,000 metres. In the second stage, we will interpret the image to identify the different geological layers accurately and thus determine where potential geothermal reservoirs lie.

Based on this interpretation, SGE will be in a position by the end of 2024 to decide whether to launch the next phase, i.e. an application for an underground research permit allowing exploratory drilling.