Seismic survey for geothermal exploration to commence in Lucerne, Switzerland
Over the next few weeks, seismic measurements in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland will help CKW evaluate the potential for geothermal development in Inwil.
Seismic measurements will soon start to help determine the geothermal potential in the municipality of Inwil in Lucerne, Switzerland. Seismometers will be installed in early to mid-January 2025, after which measurements will take place for about eight weeks.
The seismometers will be installed in in numerous locations within the cantons of Lucerne, Aargau, Zug, Schywz, and Nidwalden. The company Invert Sàrl has been engaged by CKW for the seismic measurements and data evaluation.
The seismic survey follows up on previously announced plans of power generation and distribution company CKW AG to explore the possibility of developing a combined geothermal heat and power facility in Inwil. Geothermal development in this site is supported by the results of a feasibility study conducted in 2021, citing the Inwil/Perlen region as having very good geological conditions for a geothermal project.
The project aims to tap into the Muschekalk formation at a depth of around 4100 meters, where water with temperatures of up to 140 °C is expected. This same formation has been used successfully for geothermal power production in Riehen and Schlattingen.
