In this study, the sustainability of low-temperature geothermal field exploitation in a carbonate reservoir near Mondragone (CE), Southern Italy, is analyzed. The Mondragone geothermal field has been extensively studied through the research project V...
Geothermal heat pumps have a widespread diffusion as they are able to deliver relatively higher energy output than other systems for building air-conditioning. The exploitation of low-enthalpy geothermal energy, however, presents crucial sustainabili...
Geothermal energy is one of the cleanest sources of energy which is gaining importance as an alternative to hydrocarbons. Geothermal energy reserves in China are enormous and it has a huge potential for exploitation and utilization. However, the deve...
Geothermal resources are considered a clean energy source, and their development plays a key role in achieving sustainable development. This energy contributes to environmental protection, energy security, and economic growth, while also helping to a...
Presently, geothermal resources have been globally recognized as an indispensable component of the energy system due to their sustainability. However, previous studies on geothermal reservoirs focus primarily on single reservoirs, lacking a systemati...
The development of renewable energy is one of the aspirations of the European Union energy policy, being generated by the struggle against climatic changes and by the intention of achieving a high rate of energy autonomy. In this context, geothermal...
The long-term sustainability of shallow geothermal systems in dense urbanized areas can be potentially compromised by the existence of thermal interfaces. Thermal interferences between systems have to be avoided to prevent the loss of system performa...
Renewable energies have been the only sources recording a clear increase in total installed capacity, setting a record in new power capacity in 2020, despite the pandemic. The European Union Green Deal represents a strategy towards a sustainable econ...
Ongoing research into geothermal energy sources in Greece has indicated various high enthalpy reservoirs that have not yet been exploited, although the Aegean Sea volcanic arc has proven to be of great potential. Nevertheless, the recent roadmap for...
Renewable energy sources play a vital role in the energy mix with geothermal energy providing an opportunity to harness the natural heat coming from the Earth for sustainable power production. As innovative drilling technologies come to market, it is...
The development of geo-energy resources, including oil, gas, and geothermal reservoirs, is being transformed through the creation of low-energy processes and innovative technologies. This Special Issue compiles cutting-edge research aimed at enhancin...
The global shift towards the use of renewable energy is essential to ensure sustainable development, and geothermal energy stands out as a suitable option that can support various cascading projects. Spent geothermal water (SGW) requires proper treat...
The role of geothermal energy is smaller in the global energy mix than what its potential would indicate, but it can be improved by incorporating geothermal energy potential assessments into spatial planning. For adequate decision support and sustain...
The increasing global demand for energy has accelerated the depletion of identified conventional resources, highlighting the need for sustainable alternatives. Geothermal energy, a renewable resource derived from the Earth’s internal heat, offe...
The exploitation and utilization of shallow geothermal energy are of great significance to realizing China’s “double carbon” goal and promoting a green economy and social development. However, many projects using ground source heat...
Rapid economic growth has directly driven up energy demand, and the gradual depletion of traditional fossil fuels has severely hindered sustainable development. Developing green and efficient geothermal exploitation technologies constitutes a crucial...
As part of the energy transition needed to mitigate global warming, the study and sustainable exploitation of geothermal resources—a largely underutilized form of energy and heat production—is crucial. The availability of subsurface data...
Geothermal resources are the vital renewable energy for resolving energy crisis and environmental deterioration. Understanding hydrogeochemical processes, genesis mechanisms and scaling trends is crucial for securing the sustainable utilization of ge...
As shallow coal resources become increasingly depleted, coal mining is extending to greater depths, making mine thermal hazards an increasingly prominent issue. This paper proposes a novel system for synergistic geothermal energy extraction from deep...
In the context of global efforts to transition toward renewable energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, geothermal energy is increasingly recognized as a viable and sustainable option. This paper presents a comprehensive assessment derived from a...
U-shaped well geothermal energy exploitation has become a key pathway for sustainable energy development, valued for its clean and stable attributes. However, constrained by the limited heat transfer capacity between the wellbore and traditional circ...
The reliance on a single evaluation parameter represents a major limitation in traditional geothermal reservoir assessment models, hindering accurate and effective evaluation of geothermal extraction performance. Moreover, mechanical deformation indu...
The sustainable exploitation of geothermal energy is often challenged by issues such as groundwater level decline and thermal attenuation. This study focuses on the sandstone thermal reservoir in Linqing City, Shandong Province. A three-dimensional t...
The utilization of geothermal resources as renewable energy is a subject of interest for the regions that possess these resources. The exploitation of geothermal energy must consider local geological conditions and an integrated approach, which shoul...
Amid rising global demand for renewable energy, geothermal power emerges as a vital, low-carbon solution to enhance energy security and sustainability. Taiwan, strategically located on the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire, possesses an untappe...
This study examines the optimization of ground source heat pump (GSHP) systems and energy piles for sustainable urban development, focusing on Southeast Asia. GSHPs, which utilize geothermal energy for indoor HVAC needs, offer a sustainable alternati...
The extraction of geothermal energy is of great significance for sustainable energy development. The destruction of hard rock masses during geothermal well exploitation generates seismic waves that can compromise wellbore stability and operational su...
Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) represent a promising direction for sustainable energy development, yet their efficiency and feasibility often suffer due to suboptimal heat extraction methods and interface instability in U-shaped wells. This study...
Geothermal energy has emerged as an alternative to ensure a green energy supply while tackling climate change. Geothermal systems extract the heat stored in the Earth’s crust by warming up water, but the low rock permeability at exploitation de...
The use of geothermal energy resources to support anthropogenic activities have a long-lasting tradition, renewed in recent decades with the increasing use of low enthalpy geothermal energy (LEG) with combined systems of heat pumps and geothermal exc...
The evaluation of the theoretical geothermal potential of identified unexploited hydrothermal reservoirs within the Vicano–Cimino and Sabatini volcanic districts (Latium region, Italy) has been made on the basis of a revised version of the classical...
CO2 capture and underground storage, combined with geothermal resource exploitation, are vital for future sustainable and renewable energy. The SUCCEED project explores the feasibility of re-injecting CO2 into geothermal fields to enhance production...
With the constant increase in energy demand, using renewable energy has become a priority. Geothermal energy is a widely available, constant source of renewable energy that has shown great potential as an alternative source of energy in achieving glo...
Geothermal energy development has increasingly been studied in recently decades because of its renewable and sustainable features. It can be divided into two categories: traditional geothermal (hydrothermal) systems and enhanced geothermal systems (E...
Energetic stability is a precondition for a regular functioning of society and economy. Actual climate change raised the awareness of population and policy makers about the importance of exploited energy sources. Renewable energy sources are revealed...
Reinjection is thought to be the most effective way to maintain reservoir pressure and production capacity for hydrothermal resources. The use of external water injection to replenish deep geothermal reservoirs is a new approach in China to addressin...
Ethiopia is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world despite immense challenges towards access to sustainable energy supplies and modern energy technologies. The country is undertaking great effort towards the development of renewable energy...
Geothermal energy, recognized as a sustainable and clean resource, is playing an increasingly critical role in the global shift toward low-carbon energy systems. Nevertheless, the exploitation of fractured geothermal reservoirs is often impeded by se...
The synergistic utilization of post-mining spaces and geothermal energy through underground seasonal thermal energy storage (USTES) provides a promising pathway for sustainable heating and the low-carbon redevelopment of mining regions. To advance th...
The accurate temperature and thermal front prediction in aquifer thermal energy storage systems during reinjection are crucial for optimal management and sustainable utilization. In this paper, a novel two-way fully coupled thermo–hydro model w...
This paper is based on a novel approach towards clean energy production, i.e., space innovative applications toward sustainable development. Specifically, the role of Earth observation (EO) satellites in maximizing renewable energy production is cons...
The Peruvian coast covers more than 3000 km along the Pacific Ocean, being one of the richest seas in terms of biodiversity, productivity, fishing, and renewable energy potential. Marine renewable energy (MRE) in both offshore and coastal environment...
The shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy is a key component in achieving global sustainability and dealing with climate change. Natural resources, such as sunlight, air, water, and biomass, have tremendous potential to create clean energy; how...
Geothermal energy is a critical low-carbon resource in the global carbon neutrality transition, but expanding exploitation has raised growing concerns over geothermal fluid quality degradation and fluoride-related public health risks in the tectonica...
Deep-mining operations are increasingly challenged by severe thermal hazards, which have become a critical bottleneck for achieving safe, efficient, and sustainable mineral extraction. While research on deep-mine cooling and heat hazard mitigation ha...
Access to modern energy is essential for socioeconomic development, yet Africa faces significant challenges in this regard. For example, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is marked by economic underdevelopment and poverty largely due to the non-environmentall...
Low enthalpy geothermal systems exploited with ground source heat pumps or groundwater heat pumps present many advantages within the context of sustainable energy use. Designing, monitoring and controlling such systems requires the measurement of spa...
This study is aimed at a succinct review of practical impacts of grid integration of renewable energy systems on effectiveness of power networks, as well as often employed state-of-the-art solution strategies. The renewable energy resources focused o...
Oil wells play an important role in the extraction of oil and gas, and their future potential extends beyond oil and gas exploitation to include the development of geothermal resources for sustainable power generation. Identifying and detecting oil w...
In situ stress is a primary driver of deformation and failure in surrounding rock masses, posing a critical challenge to the stability of deep roadways in energy extraction (e.g., deep coal mining and geothermal development). To investigate this issu...
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