Offenburg, February 21, 2025 – At the 18th GeoTHERM, the Ruggero Bertani European Geothermal Innovation Award 2025 has been awarded to EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG for its CASCADE project. The project takes an innovative approach to sustainable lithium extraction from geothermal brines.
Thomas Koelbel, Group Expert at EnBW, expressed his thanks for the recognition, saying, “It was a severe competition, and all the other nominated companies had excellent projects. We are very happy to receive this award.” Laura Herrmann, project manager at EnBW, added that they “really want to continue this project to bring it to the next level.”
Miklos Antics, President of EGEC, praised the project, saying: “The CASCADE technology is a game-changer for the geothermal and battery industries. EnBW’s innovation demonstrates how geothermal resources can go beyond energy production to support critical raw material supply in a sustainable manner. This award highlights the role of geothermal energy in enabling Europe's energy independence and climate goals.”
The EGIA Award is presented annually to companies that have made an outstanding contribution to the development of geothermal energy in Europe.
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