Geothermal panels transform car park in Margencel, France to renewable energy source
Enerdrape geothermal panels installed in Margencel underground car park in France (source: Enerdrape)
Carlo Cariaga
17 Feb 2025
Enerdrape has installed 332 geothermal panels in the Margencel underground car park in France, generating thermal energy and helping to reduce CO2 emissions.
Swiss startup Enerdrape, in partnership with real estate company Next Immobilier SA, has deployed its geothermal panel technology to the Margencel underground car park in France. The 332 geothermal panels installed in the underground car park generate around 250 kWh per day and 85 MWh per year, saving around 348 tonnes of CO2 emissions over 20 years.
The Margencel complex comprises five mixed-use buildings, totalling 5,300 m² of commercial space and 103 residential units. Built in 2018 and heated so far by gas boilers, it has a two-level underground car park with around 270 spaces.
With its unique, non-invasive, no-drill technology, Enerdrape is paving the way for wider adoption of renewable energy in both existing and new buildings. This modular solution, made from recyclable materials, is quick to install and compatible with modern heat pump systems.
“We are proud to collaborate with Enerdrape SA to integrate innovative solutions on our Margencel site. This project is fully in line with our strategy to reduce our carbon footprint while adopting environmentally friendly technologies. We firmly believe that each initiative in favor of sustainable development is a step towards a more responsible future for all,” said Benjamin Favre, CEO of Next Immobilier SA.
This project is the first in a series of initiatives that are part of a larger vision: that of transforming as many underground spaces as possible into sources of renewable energy. Enerdrape and Next Immobilier SA plan to deploy this solution on other sites in their real estate portfolio, thus reinforcing their commitment to more sustainable and resilient buildings. Enerdrape had similarly announced a partnership with CIEC to deploy their technology in Paris.
“This first project with Next Immobilier SA, in the Margencel underground car park, perfectly embodies our vision: to make every underground space active in the energy transition. The fruitful collaboration with Next Immobilier SA, a player committed to the management and development of sustainable real estate projects, illustrates how strong partnerships can accelerate the adoption of innovative solutions. Together, we are laying the foundations to multiply these initiatives in other sites, helping to build a more sustainable future,” said Margaux Peltier, CEO of Enerdrape.
Source: Enerdrape
