8th Vienna Geothermal Energy Day on 19 May

Cooling from the ground: challenges and opportunities for the cities of tomorrow.

Increasing heat stress is leading to a rising demand for building cooling, particularly in urban areas, for which near-surface geothermal energy offers a sustainable and energy-efficient solution. This uses geothermal probes or thermal groundwater systems to cool buildings in summer by dissipating excess heat into the ground. What makes these systems special is that the heat stored in summer is available again during the heating season.

At this year’s event, we will demonstrate how this technology can make a significant contribution to sustainable urban development in the face of a marked increase in cooling degree days. Current trends and developments, as well as showcase projects, will also be presented.

‘Geothermal energy is usually associated primarily with heating. However, it realises its true potential in the seasonal interplay of heating and cooling,’ explains hydrogeologist Veronika Turewicz from GeoSphere Austria. ‘Particularly in urban areas such as Vienna, where summer heat is becoming an increasing burden, it offers an intelligent and environmentally friendly way to cool buildings efficiently and sustainably.’

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