Geothermal Ground Source Heat Pumps

Alternative “geothermal energy systems” are available, yet instead of providing power, they focus on providing heatand warmth. Geothermal energy systems utilising ground source heat pumps are different to geothermal power systems. The primary difference being that ground source heat pump systems only make use of the first few meters of the Earths Surface.

Water is usually pumped through one end of a lengthy piping system and by the time it reaches the other end, the water is of a higher temperature than it was at the start making water heating more energy efficient but possibly not more cost efficient.

Geothermal Power Generation Disadvantages

• Geothermal heat is extracted from deep within the Earth’s surface. Finding a suitable location is far and away the most significant disadvantage.
• During exploration, researchers will do a land survey which may take several years to complete
• To extract the heat, companies have to find certain hot spots within the Earth’s crust. These are very common around volcanoes and fault lines, which aren’t always the most ideal location for your multi billion Euro energy plant.
• Some areas of land may have the sufficient hot rocks to supply hot water to a power station, but they are situated too far away from major electricity markets making the dissemination of power inefficient.
• The rock in suitable areas tends to be very tough volcanic rock which can be difficult to drill through.
• Sometimes the location efficiently producing sustainable steam driven energy can suddenly stop producing steam-this can last for a decade.
• Like any volcanic area, dangerous are poisonous gasses can be emitted. Would you like to work there?

A few disadvantages of using geothermal energy to provide heat for your home or water through the use of a ground source heat pump.

• The initial cost of design and installation can be costly yet this investment would be likely to pay off over the years of operation.
• The area needed to lay the piping system can be quite large and this may not be suitable for small developments.

Advantages Of Geothermal Power Production

• Unlike most power stations, a geothermal system does not create any pollution.
• A geothermal plant takes up a relatively small amount of room, so initial land and capital costs are typically low.
• Grant aid and tax amnesties are usually available
• Running costs for the plant are usually low because no fuel is needed to power them.

Advantages of Geo Thermal Heat Pumps

• The investment usually pays back within the life of the equipment
• Very environmentally friendly
• Non pollutant
• Improves your energy efficiency
• Improves the capital value of your home ( people often forget that the majority of the energy related capital investment in your home will improve the value of the building on an increasing scale as more legislation is introduced and the burden of carbon emissions increase.

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