Heat Transfer in Geothermal Energy Applications and Building Energy Systems
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "H2: Geothermal".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 8
Special Issue Editors
Interests: geothermal energy applications; ground source heat pump; HVAC systems; renewable energy utilization; energy-efficient building technologies
Interests: indoor air quality and human comfort in underground spaces; underground energy structures; ventilation and disaster prevention in underground spaces; carbon emission management for buildings and infrastructure
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Interests: geothermal utilization; ground source heat pump; geothermal power generation; building energy conservation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The integration of geothermal energy systems and advanced building energy technologies is pivotal in addressing global energy challenges and advancing sustainable development. Geothermal energy, as a renewable and stable resource, plays a crucial role in decarbonizing heating, cooling, and power generation. Moreover, modern building energy systems are essential for improving energy efficiency, reducing carbon footprints, and enhancing occupant comfort. Recent advancements in materials, heat exchanger design, smart control strategies, and hybrid system integration have significantly improved the performance and applicability of these systems. However, challenges such as optimizing heat transfer and system operation efficiencies, improving the prediction model accuracy, and balancing economic and environmental trade-offs remain areas of active research.
This Special Issue seeks to showcase cutting-edge research and innovative solutions in the field of heat transfer applied to geothermal and building energy systems. It aims to bridge theoretical advancements with practical applications, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to address technical, environmental, and societal challenges.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Shallow/medium/deep geothermal energy applications;
- Underground thermal energy storage systems for buildings and district heating/cooling;
- Ground source heat pump systems;
- Advanced geothermal system design, optimization, and hybrid configurations;
- Geothermal energy power generation;
- Integration of geothermal systems with renewable energy sources (e.g., solar, waste heat recovery);
- Numerical and experimental modeling of heat transfer in subsurface and built environments;
- System optimization and smart controls for energy management in buildings;
- Energy consumption analysis and optimal control for HVAC systems in buildings;
- Policy and economic analysis related to geothermal/building energy applications.
Dr. Wenxin Li
Dr. Linfeng Zhang
Dr. Wanlong Cai
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- geothermal energy
- ground source heat pump
- thermal energy storage
- heat transfer
- energy consumption analysis
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