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Geothermal energy deployment in the EU is slowed by regulatory bottlenecks

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10 August 2026

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Fusion42 · 26 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Deployment of geothermal energy projects in the European Union is being delayed due to complex regulatory requirements and delays in permitting processes, which hinder the EU's renewable energy targets.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.

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You need to navigate tougher and slower EU geothermal permitting rules fast or miss the growing market for renewables. New chances may open with shifts in permitting reform but the clock is ticking.

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