Article, 2024

Integrating geothermal energy in hungary: A case study on sustainable urban heating and emissions mitigation through the district heating infrastructure

Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, ISSN 1878-4364, 0886-7798, Volume 149, Page 105804, 10.1016/j.tust.2024.105804

Contributors

Strasszer, David [1] Xydis, George A 0000-0002-3662-1832 (Corresponding author) [1] [2]

Affiliations

  1. [1] Aarhus University
    2. [NORA names: AU Aarhus University; University; Denmark; Europe, EU; Nordic; OECD];
  2. [2] University of Peloponnese
    3. [NORA names: Greece; Europe, EU; OECD]

Abstract

Hungary boasts exceptional geothermal capabilities, with an Earth's crust thermal gradient nearly double the global average. However, the current utilization of these resources is often one-sided and lacks careful consideration. This comprehensive study offers updated insights into Hungary's geothermal potential and its current energy utilization. By presenting a practical example and employing scenario-based analyses, this study demonstrates how basic calculations can guide investment decisions in geothermal infrastructure. The aim is to address the prevailing issue of cities and towns prioritizing fossil fuel-based energy sources, thereby overshadowing renewable energy alternatives, despite advancing technology. Notably, in the case of Székesfehérvár, it was determined that annual natural gas consumption could be reduced by an impressive 40–50%, leading to a substantial reduction of 5,000–9,200 tons of CO2 emissions, depending on the specific scenarios examined.

Keywords

CO2, CO2 emissions, Earth, Hungary, analysis, annual natural gas consumption, average, calculations, capability, care considerations, case study, cases, city, comprehensive study, considerations, consumption, decision, district, district heating infrastructure, emission, emission mitigation, energy, energy sources, energy utilization, fossil fuel-based energy sources, gas consumption, geothermal energy, geothermal infrastructures, geothermal potential, global average, gradient, heat, heating infrastructure, infrastructure, investment, investment decisions, issues, issues of cities, mitigation, natural gas consumption, one-sided, potential, reduction, resources, scenario-based analysis, scenarios, source, study, technology, thermal gradient, town, urban heat, utilization

Data Provider: Digital Science

LINKS
-

Matching Records in NORA

SUBJECTS
+

METRICS
+