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Geothermal energy in small countries - laying the foundations for innovative development
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Date Issued
2011-09-04
Date Available
2012-06-21T15:10:09Z
Abstract
Creation of an environment in which shallow geothermal energy can thrive
will require a coherent approach and a high level of collaboration with professionals from
countries that have developed technical expertise in the area. Implementation of regulations,
standards and guidelines adapted from best practice in countries such as Switzerland,
Germany and Sweden, in addition to understanding the mistakes and successes made by
these countries, with respect to the development of their geothermal industries, will help
small countries such as Ireland to develop a well-regulated market for the technology. This
paper outlines and addresses some of the technical, regulatory and certification issues faced
particularly by small countries in their efforts to develop a shallow geothermal energy
industry, provides examples of best practice with regard to development in countries with
established geothermal energy industries and presents proposed solutions to these issues /
barriers using the existing situation in Ireland by way of example.
will require a coherent approach and a high level of collaboration with professionals from
countries that have developed technical expertise in the area. Implementation of regulations,
standards and guidelines adapted from best practice in countries such as Switzerland,
Germany and Sweden, in addition to understanding the mistakes and successes made by
these countries, with respect to the development of their geothermal industries, will help
small countries such as Ireland to develop a well-regulated market for the technology. This
paper outlines and addresses some of the technical, regulatory and certification issues faced
particularly by small countries in their efforts to develop a shallow geothermal energy
industry, provides examples of best practice with regard to development in countries with
established geothermal energy industries and presents proposed solutions to these issues /
barriers using the existing situation in Ireland by way of example.
Sponsorship
Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology
Type of Material
Conference Publication
Publisher
World Federation of Engineering Organizations
Copyright (Published Version)
2011 the authors
Subject – LCSH
Geothermal resources
Geothermal engineering
Renewable energy sources
Language
English
Status of Item
Peer reviewed
Conference Details
Fourth World Engineers Convention: Engineers Power the World – Facing the Global Energy Challenge, Geneva, Switzerland, 4-9 September 2011
This item is made available under a Creative Commons License
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