To develop this drilling robot, test sites are being sought where several boreholes can be drilled to depths of between 20 and 50 metres and then up to 200 metres from mid-2023.
Previous method very energy-intensive, expensive and inaccurate
Heat generation through geothermal energy plays a decisive role in the successful heat transition worldwide. However, drilling the borehole for the geothermal probe (EWS) requires a lot of space. The process is very energy-intensive, expensive, imprecise and causes noise and massive damage to the landscape. As a result, many buildings cannot benefit from geothermal heat or are equipped with other heating systems.
Construction costs greatly reduced thanks to automation
An innovative drilling robot, which is located directly in the borehole, eliminates the disadvantages mentioned above. No drill rods or large equipment are required. In particular, construction costs are reduced thanks to the automated and energy-efficient mode of operation. The new technology requires much less space than today’s conventional drilling rigs and thus also protects the environment as a side effect.
Boreholes initially between 20-50 metres deep – soon up to 200 metres
For the development of this drilling robot, test sites are being sought where several boreholes can be drilled to depths of between 20 and 50 metres initially and then up to 200 metres from mid-2023. We are looking for test sites that are reasonably accessible by car and preferably have a power connection and water supply. The space required is small. In addition, there is hardly any noise.
