Use of Waste Heat Potential and Flexibility Elements to Speed up Decarbonisation in Austrian Thermal Spas-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Use of Waste Heat Potential and Flexibility Elements to Speed up Decarbonisation in Austrian Thermal Spas

Published:2024-04-18 Issue: Volume:1 Page:
ISSN:2976-2030
Container-title:International Sustainable Energy Conference - Proceedings
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Short-container-title:Int Sustain Ener Conf Proc

Author:

Seidnitzer-Gallien Carina^ORCID,Stelzer Roman^ORCID,Dragosits Sebastian

Abstract

Austria's 38 thermal baths offers a unique opportunity to harness deep hydrothermal geothermal energy, reducing their reliance on fossil fuels and decreasing CO2 emissions by over 50,000 tonnes annually. The GEOMAT project's core focus is on efficiency enhancement by integrating various heat pump technologies, optimizing energy management, and transitioning to renewable energy sources for complete decarbonization. Geothermal energy is pivotal for Austria's sustainable energy future, with a particular emphasis on making it economically appealing for significant energy consumers, including thermal spas, municipalities, energy providers, and industries. By leveraging innovative heat pump systems and intelligent control concepts, GEOMAT aims to maximize energy efficiency and create flexibility in electricity and heating networks, thereby fostering synergy and systemic benefits.

Publisher

TIB Open Publishing

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