The Renewable Energy Association (REA) and Geothermal Energy Advancement Association (GEAA) have announced a new, dedicated platform within the REA, the Geothermal Energy Forum, to help drive growth in this high potential sector.
Both organisations have now agreed Heads of Terms for the acquisition of GEAA by the REA, which, it is hoped, will be completed by the end of 2025. This strategic acquisition marks a major step forward for the UK’s geothermal sector. By bringing GEAA’s expertise and membership into the REA, the Geothermal Energy Forum will help unify the industry’s voice and strengthen engagement with Government, policymakers, and key stakeholders – accelerating the growth of geothermal energy in the UK.
GEAA has been one of the key geothermal bodies, and the only UK trade association solely dedicated to geothermal energy. Its integration into the REA reflects growing confidence in the sector and in the REA’s role in helping to galvanise movement in this market.
Trevor Hutchings, chief executive of the Renewable Energy Association, commented: ‘This move establishes a powerful new platform to help unlock the UK’s exciting geothermal potential. Whether that’s for clean sources of heat for homes and businesses, or new low carbon power generation – geothermal has an important and currently under-valued role to play.
“I am determined that by the REA and GEAA coming together in this way we can ensure that geothermal energy plays a key role in the UK’s journey to greater energy security, energy sovereignty, local jobs and lower emissions.’
Karl Farrow, founder and chief executive of CeraPhi Energy, Chair of GEAA said: “‘We started GEAA over a kitchen table in the midst of Covid nearly five years ago. At that time there was no designated UK voice for Geothermal.
“We have slowly built a framework around a group of passionate individuals and organisations – big and small from academia to industry – who have come on that journey with us building GEAA into a solid membership base and internationally recognised association.
“We now need a bigger table and evolving GEAA into the geothermal arm of the REA as the Geothermal Energy Forum is a natural next step for GEAA and its members’
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