SWOT Report I - Central Europe

There have been already carried some studies exploring using of geothermal energy from
mining water in CR (within the Project RIV/61989100:27350/99:00009238 Possibility of
geothermal energy utilization from the coalmine waters in CR, Project GA105/09/0808:
Exploration of Raw Material and Energy Use of the Potential of Mine Water in Flooded
Uranium Mines). The study of geothermal energy using in the Sokolov region is planned
(cooperation with Mansfeld-Südharz region) within this ReSource project. Thus there is
the big opportunity which could be used soon.
Generally, development is expected in biomass cultivation for energy use because the Czech
Republic has committed that 8 % of consumed energy till the end of 2010 and 13 % till 2020
will come from renewable sources.
The first step in biomass cultivation on stockpiles in CR was made within the Project No:
11M0571 of MEYS. This type of reclamation is highly recommended so the development in
this area is expected. But it will depend also on national energy concept and on the amount
of subvention for biomass cultivation for energetic purposes.
Support of technologies using renewable and alternative energy sources in the region and
research in use of geothermal energy is a part of Karlovy Vary Region Development
Programme.
� Collaboration with Bavaria and Saxony
The Microregion, LAG Sokolovsko and Karlovy Vary Region support and initialize
international cooperation projects in tourism (e.g. project Boating Ohře), education (e.g.
collaboration between Steinwaldhalle Waldershof-Bavaria and Czech Civil Center for New
Energy, Environment, Culture and Sports), innovations etc.
� Use of reclaimed area for tourism (Lake Medard, Golf Course Sokolov) is one
of the main priorities of Karlovy Vary Region, LAG Sokolovsko and Sokolov-East
Microregion.
� Mining territory as priority area for regional support - Karlovy Vary Region classifies
the mining territory as one of the priorities for regional support.
Economic
� Better use of EU funds
� Support of local SME
Social
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