Shallow geothermal energy in Denmark

• Published in: Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) Bulletin
• Main Authors: Vangkilde-Pedersen, Thomas, Ditlefsen, Claus, Lajer Højberg, Anker
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) 2012
• Subjects: Greenland
• Online Access: https://geusbulletin.org/index.php/geusb/article/view/4746; https://doi.org/10.34194/geusb.v26.4746

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.