Slovenian Pilot Investment at kindergarten Martjanci demonstrates Shallow Geothermal Energy
The Danube GeoHeCo project’s Slovenian pilot is being implemented at Kindergarten Martjanci in the Municipality of Moravske Toplice, serving as an ideal demonstration site for integrating shallow geothermal energy (SGE) into public buildings.
Coordinated by the Local Energy Agency Pomurje (LEA Pomurje) in cooperation with the Geological Survey of Slovenia (GeoZS) and the municipality, the pilot introduces a hybrid heating system combining the existing boiler with a geothermal heat pump connected to a 100-metre-deep borehole. The system provides efficient, low-carbon heating while maintaining operational flexibility.
Designed in 2024 and installed in summer 2025, the pilot reduces fuel consumption, lowers greenhouse gas emissions, and delivers long-term energy cost savings. It also serves as an educational example for the community and other public institutions considering renewable solutions.
The Martjanci pilot demonstrates how shallow geothermal systems can be effectively integrated into local development and renovation plans, offering a practical model for replication across Slovenia and supporting the regional transition toward sustainable energy.
🎥 Watch our video on the pilot investment at Kindergarten Martjanci!
The video showcases how the Danube GeoHeCo project introduced a hybrid heating system combining a conventional boiler with a geothermal heat pump, improving energy efficiency, reducing emissions, and demonstrating shallow geothermal energy in practice.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MueYzlSNU_o
More info on project official You Tube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@InterregDanubeGeoHeCo
Photo by LEAP: Implementation of a geothermal system
14/12/2025
By Nikolina Pupavac
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