The uninterrupted growth of energy consumption of developed and developing countries, the gradual and rapid depletion of fossil fuel reserves, the repeated political and financial crisis, consequently leading to a rise in prices of oil and natural gas, imply the need for a diversification of supply sources, the use of renewable energies and the enhancement of national and local resources. Geothermal energy can be a sustainable solution for a wide range of applications, from electricity production to the direct use of heat for civil and industrial applications. Its use can reduce emissions and comply with the limits imposed by the Kyoto Protocol and further commitments to EU and international levels to reduce greenhouse gases beyond 2012. The present study analyzes the importance of using the geothermal energy for cooling/heating of public buildings and private uses. It is based on the principle of the thermal exchange capacity of the soil, representing an attractive solution in technical, economic and environmental terms.
The Role of Geothermal Energy in theCooling and Heating Systems
CALABRO', Grazia;
2012-01-01
Abstract
The uninterrupted growth of energy consumption of developed and developing countries, the gradual and rapid depletion of fossil fuel reserves, the repeated political and financial crisis, consequently leading to a rise in prices of oil and natural gas, imply the need for a diversification of supply sources, the use of renewable energies and the enhancement of national and local resources. Geothermal energy can be a sustainable solution for a wide range of applications, from electricity production to the direct use of heat for civil and industrial applications. Its use can reduce emissions and comply with the limits imposed by the Kyoto Protocol and further commitments to EU and international levels to reduce greenhouse gases beyond 2012. The present study analyzes the importance of using the geothermal energy for cooling/heating of public buildings and private uses. It is based on the principle of the thermal exchange capacity of the soil, representing an attractive solution in technical, economic and environmental terms.Pubblicazioni consigliate
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