Geothermal energy systems: research perspective for domestic energy provision

This article is focused on research demand for the environmental and economic sustainable utilization of geothermal reservoirs for base load supply of heat and electricity by Enhanced Geothermal Systems; additional emphasis is placed on the promotion of the underground storage of thermal energy. Sol...

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Published in:Environmental earth sciences 2013-12, Vol.70 (8), p.3927-3933
Main Authors: Huenges, Ernst, Kohl, Thomas, Kolditz, Olaf, Bremer, Judith, Scheck-Wenderoth, Magdalena, Vienken, Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alternative energy sources
Biogeosciences
Earth and Environmental Science
Earth Sciences
Energy storage
Enhanced geothermal systems
Environmental Science and Engineering
Geochemistry
Geology
Geothermal energy
Geothermal power
High temperature
Hydraulic fracturing
Hydrology/Water Resources
International Viewpoint and news
R&D
Research & development
Reservoirs
Studies
Sustainable development
Terrestrial Pollution
Thermal energy
Underground storage
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Summary:This article is focused on research demand for the environmental and economic sustainable utilization of geothermal reservoirs for base load supply of heat and electricity by Enhanced Geothermal Systems; additional emphasis is placed on the promotion of the underground storage of thermal energy. Solutions for minimizing the mining risk and for addressing challenges related to the successful development and to the safe operation of geothermal systems are proposed. This includes the development of new technology approaches and concepts for scientific monitoring of operational and environmental processes related to geothermal systems. These research and development efforts require large research facilities and infrastructures. In addition to thermal energy extraction from the subsurface, shallow and deep geothermal reservoirs can also serve as underground thermal energy storage systems. The large potential for medium and high temperature underground thermal energy storage systems remains to be further investigated and developed. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1866-6280
1866-6299
DOI:10.1007/s12665-013-2881-2