Research Progress of Groundwater Heat Pump Systems and Groundwater Resources Protection
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Hydrogeology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 15
Special Issue Editors
Interests: geothermal energy; groundwater heat pump systems; applied geology; water management
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Interests: geothermal energy; groundwater heat pump systems; water management, hydrogeology; shallow aquifer
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to explore recent advances in the use of groundwater heat pump systems as sustainable energy solutions and their intersection with groundwater resource protection. In the context of increasing environmental concerns and energy demands, the responsible development and management of shallow aquifers play a key role in promoting both energy efficiency and water sustainability.
We welcome original contributions that address the following topics:
- The design, implementation, and optimization of groundwater heat pump systems;
- The hydrogeological and thermal characterization of aquifers for energy purposes;
- The environmental and socio-economic impacts of geothermal heat pump applications;
- Strategies and technologies for the protection and sustainable management of groundwater resources;
- Monitoring and modeling approaches for assessing the long-term effects of heat pump operations on aquifers.
This Special Issue seeks to foster an integrated perspective that balances technological innovation in geothermal energy systems with the imperative of groundwater conservation. Researchers, engineers, practitioners, and policymakers are encouraged to share their insights and experiences to help advance the state of knowledge in this critical area.
We look forward to your valuable contributions
Dr. Federico Vagnon
Guest Editor
Dr. Martina Gizzi
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- geothermal systems
- geothermal exploration
- groundwater heat pump systems
- groundwater resources
- aquifers
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