‘Energy from the ground has always been around’

'One of the reasons geothermal is attractive is because it’s sustainable and secure'

There are a number of advantages to using geothermal energy in its primary form — heat — in the agri-food sector.

In Ireland, the use of geothermal energy resources is limited, mainly confined to small-scale individual heating projects, such as in individual dwellings or industrial heating applications.

However, according to experts, there are a number of advantages to using geothermal energy in its primary form — heat — in the agri-food sector.