Life cycle analysis of underground thermal energy storage
Publication date
2015
Authors
Tomasetta, Camilla
van Ree, Derk
Griffioen, Jasper
Editors
Lollino, G.
Manconi, A.
Guzzetti, F.
Culshaw, M.
Bobrowsky, P.
Luino, F.
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Supervisors
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Part of book
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Abstract
Underground Thermal Energy Storage (UTES) systems are used to buffer the seasonal difference between heat and cold supply and demand and, therefore, represent an interesting option to conserve energy. Even though UTES are considered environmental friendly solutions they are not completely free of impacts on the environment in general and the subsurface in particular. In order to improve the understanding and knowledge on the environmental performance of UTES techniques, this study performed a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) on two different UTES systems: Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage (ATES) and Borehole Thermal Energy Storage (BTES).
Keywords
Taverne, SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
Citation
Tomasetta, C, van Ree, D & Griffioen, J 2015, Life cycle analysis of underground thermal energy storage. in G Lollino, A Manconi, F Guzzetti, M Culshaw, P Bobrowsky & F Luino (eds), Engineering Geology for Society and Territory. Vol. 5. Urban Geology, Sustainable Planning and Landscape Exploitation. vol. 5, Springer, pp. 1213-1217. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-09048-1_232