Scientific achievements and regulation of shallow geothermal systems in six European countries – A review

Somogyi, Viola; Sebestyén, Viktor; Nagy, Gábor

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2016.02.014

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“…In [87] the use of geothermal energy in combination with an absorption heat pump was examined and shows promise for district heating application and reduction of fossil fuel consumption. A study of shallow geothermal energy systems in [88] summarised that the published research and compared the levels of deployment and regulatory requirements in six EU countries (i.e. Italy, Spain, Germany, the UK, France and Sweden).…”

Section: Decarbonisation Of Buildings Industry Electricity and Tranmentioning

confidence: 99%

A review of developments in technologies and research that have had a direct measurable impact on sustainability considering the Paris agreement on climate change

Foley

Smyth

Pukšec

et al. 2017

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

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Section: Decarbonisation Of Buildings Industry Electricity and Tranmentioning

confidence: 99%

A review of developments in technologies and research that have had a direct measurable impact on sustainability considering the Paris agreement on climate change

Foley

Smyth

Pukšec

et al. 2017

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

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“…The legal framework for the regulation of shallow geothermal energy systems in countries around the world is still under development. The literature shows the diversity of approaches to the use of shallow geothermal energy throughout the world [7][8][9], including that it is regulated more heavily in European countries due to the fact that shallow geothermal energy is commonly used there [10]. In other countries, either deep geothermal energy is more commonly used or the standards are weak and partially vague.…”

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“…There is no common approach defining threshold values but a high variability of values that also seem to be empirically defined rather than scientifically evaluated [7,13]. In Spain, there is a lack of a clear legal framework on shallow geothermal energy systems because no statutes, regulations or ordinances exist [7,9].…”

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Current Legal Framework on Shallow Geothermal Energy Use in Spain

Gil¹,

Moreno²

2019

J Sustain Res

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A steady increase in the use of shallow geothermal energy can be observed worldwide in past years. In order to highlight the necessity of a specific detailed legal framework for shallow geothermal energy systems, an overview of the current legal framework in Spain is carried out in this paper. Findings show complex legislation at the national level and a high diversity among regional governments in Spain. There is no legally binding definition of shallow geothermal energy resources and the deep geothermal approach of the past is embedded in the legislation inherited from 40 years ago. In consequence, the lack of specific legislation makes the licensing process of systems an effective barrier for the further development of the market, thus indicating the need for a common approach. This work highlights the need for a shallow geothermal energy management framework structure and a governance model based on an adaptive management approach, including both management planning and implementation as well as control cycles.

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“…Geothermal energy is one of the most accessible one in various parts of the world. Thermal energy of the ground can be used as heat source in heat pumps to decrease fuel cost and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission.…”

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Ground source heat pump carbon emissions and ground‐source heat pump systems for heating and cooling of buildings: A review

Ahmadi

Sadaghiani

et al. 2017

Env Prog and Sustain Energy

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Owing to the eye‐catching pros of high energy and environmental performances, numerous ground‐source heat pump (GSHP) systems have been employed in domestic and industrial buildings throughout the world. One of the proved renewable energy technologies is the GSHPs which is able to fulfill the gap between cooling and heating. The main contribution of this article is to present a fully description and critical review of the GSHP systems along with their current developments. At first, the energy efficiency and working standard of a heat pump are introduced. Furthermore, an expansive description of the GSHPs and its advances, and a fully explanation of the ground‐couplet (GCHP) heat pumps, ground‐water (GWHP), and surface water (SWHP) are provided. The mainly representative ground thermal response examination approaches and simulation for the vertical ground heat exchangers presently existing are reviewed counting the heat transfer progressions inside and outside the holes. Similarly, various info regarding a different GWHP by a heat exchanger with different structures, and the opportunity to gain the enhanced energy efficiency with joint cooling and heating using GCHP are explained. The numerous hybrid GCHP systems for heating or cooling‐dominated constructions are appropriately illustrated. It can be deduced that the GSHP technology can be employed both in hot and cold weather areas and the potential of energy saving is noteworthy. © 2017 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Environ Prog, 37: 1241–1265, 2018

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Scientific achievements and regulation of shallow geothermal systems in six European countries – A review

Cited by 51 publications

References 247 publications

A review of developments in technologies and research that have had a direct measurable impact on sustainability considering the Paris agreement on climate change

A review of developments in technologies and research that have had a direct measurable impact on sustainability considering the Paris agreement on climate change

Current Legal Framework on Shallow Geothermal Energy Use in Spain

Ground source heat pump carbon emissions and ground‐source heat pump systems for heating and cooling of buildings: A review

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