Soil energy as smart low carbon technology for cost-effective climate mitigation

N. Hoekstra, Martin Bloemendal, S. Picone, M. Pellegrini, A. Andreu Gallego, J. Rodriguez Comins, A. Murrel, Tim C. Grotenhuis, A. Verrone, More Authors

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Abstract

Our soils can provide sustainable energy. Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage (ATES) is a smart way to re-use heat and cold in buildings and it is widely recognized as promising technology for sustainable energy. Global demand for heating and cooling in the built environment accounts for about 40% of total primary energy consumption. ATES is a simple way of meeting that demand by using the soil. The Climate-KIC project ‘Europe-wide Use of Sustainable Energy from aquifers’ – E-USE(aq) – demonstrated how ATES systems can be implemented in several countries. It included six pilot projects in five countries that will generate a flywheel effect for the introduction of ATES systems throughout Europe.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of AquaConSoil: Sustainable Use and Management of Soil, Sediment and Water Resources
Subtitle of host publication20-24 May 2019, Antwerp, Brussels
Number of pages10
Publication statusPublished - 2019
EventAquaConSoil 15th International Conference: Sustainable Use and Management of Soil, Sediment and Water Resources - Antwerp, Belgium
Duration: 20 May 201924 May 2019
https://www.aquaconsoil.org/

Conference

ConferenceAquaConSoil 15th International Conference
Country/TerritoryBelgium
CityAntwerp
Period20/05/1924/05/19
Internet address

Keywords

  • groundwater
  • renewable energy
  • ATES
  • PVT
  • DCL
  • district heating
  • bioremediation
  • pilots

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