Vol. 26 | 2012

Shallow geothermal energy in Denmark

RESEARCH ARTICLE | SHORT
Published July 10, 2012
Thomas Vangkilde-Pedersen
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Claus Ditlefsen
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Anker Lajer Højberg
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RESEARCH ARTICLE | SHORT
Published July 10, 2012
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The use of shallow geothermal energy instead of fossil fuels can lead to substantial reductions in CO2 emissions. However, the use of shallow geothermal energy in Denmark is limited compared to, e.g. Sweden and Germany and we still lack know-how and experience with its use in Denmark. In co-operation with research and industry partners, the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland is conducting a three-year project GeoEnergy, Tools for ground-source heating and cooling based on closed-loop boreholes (www.geoenergi.org). The objective of the project is to acquire knowledge and develop tools and best practice for the design and installation of shallow geothermal energy systems.

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Copyright (c) 2012 Thomas Vangkilde-Pedersen, Claus Ditlefsen, Anker Lajer Højberg

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