Novel scientific approaches for reliable and ecological geothermal utilization
Despite its prominent position as a base-load capable and renewable energy source, the development of geo-thermal energy in Europe is subordinate. The early remarkable success in the project planning of geothermal power plants in Germany, nowadays are mostly pursued only in Bavaria. This year, two new projects in Al-sace have been inaugurated and further projects are well advanced in the close proximity of Strasbourg. On the other hand, the development of deep geothermal energy in Baden-Württemberg has almost completely stopped despite its high potential. Against this background, the presentation will highlight the perspective of this technology, which has to be prepared particularly with regard to further research in the area of deep geo-thermal energy. In line with the international research direction, a better understanding has to be achieved for the complexity of processes in fractured rock and for the development of new Smart Heat Grids for heat and cold supply. In this context, the GeoLaB project and a lighthouse project at the Campus North are pursued at KIT. The expected scientific outcome shall ensure a long-term handling in the use of this energy source and possesses therefore particular communicative aspects. These perspectives will be illustrated with research results gained recently in our working group.
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Novel scientific approaches for reliable and ecological geothermal utilization
Abstract
Despite its prominent position as a base-load capable and renewable energy source, the development of geo-thermal energy in Europe is subordinate. The early remarkable success in the project planning of geothermal power plants in Germany, nowadays are mostly pursued only in Bavaria. This year, two new projects in Al-sace have been inaugurated and further projects are well advanced in the close proximity of Strasbourg. On the other hand, the development of deep geothermal energy in Baden-Württemberg has almost completely stopped despite its high potential. Against this background, the presentation will highlight the perspective of this technology, which has to be prepared particularly with regard to further research in the area of deep geo-thermal energy. In line with the international research direction, a better understanding has to be achieved for the complexity of processes in fractured rock and for the development of new Smart Heat Grids for heat and cold supply. In this context, the GeoLaB project and a lighthouse project at the Campus North are pursued at KIT. The expected scientific outcome shall ensure a long-term handling in the use of this energy source and possesses therefore particular communicative aspects. These perspectives will be illustrated with research results gained recently in our working group.
