DESNZ · Awarded contract
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Review of Geothermal Technology Costs and Feasibility for UK Power and Heat

Awarded 24 Nov 2023

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Awarded24 Nov 2023
Value£151,510.89
SupplierOVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED
AgencyDESNZ
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 2y 4mo ago8mo term
Awarded 24 Nov 2023Expired 11 July 2024

About

DESNZ awarded a contract to Ove Arup & Partners Limited for research to review technical assumptions and generation costs of geothermal technology for power and to assess the feasibility and viability of competitive geothermal heat in the UK.

The contract was awarded via a mini competition under the CCS Research & Insights DPS RM6126, with a total value of £151,510.89 excluding VAT.

The research aims to improve the evidence base for geothermal heat and power projects, supporting departmental modelling of the GB electricity generation system and net zero pathways to 2050, and informing policy and strategy design, including the Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 7.

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