Project Kirchweidach: an update

Following a successful 3D-scan of the Molasse Basin North of Kirchweidach (East of Munich) in February and March 2010, plans for the construction of a geothermal power plant quickly took shape.

Early August saw the beginning of construction work and the set up of a 350 ton drill is currently being prepared. A one ha (10,000 sq m) area was filled with a layer of concrete, the sewage system is laid down and the street lights are installed. Once drilling has commenced it will be ongoing until mid-2011 and once completed the geothermal power plant will be built.