Geothermal energy - the state of use worldwide and in Europe
Polityka Energetyczna – Energy Policy Journal 2006;9(Zeszyt specjalny 1):545-556
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The paper introduces the current state of geothermal energy use worldwide and in Europe. Data concerning installed capacity and energy generation in geothermal power plants as well as for direct uses are presented. Geothermal energy implementation in Poland is also mentioned. In many countries geothermal is among the most prospective renewable energy sources. The records show a constant increase of installed capacity and energy generation. The existing and new technologies are the subjects of improvements and development, e.g heat pumps, binary schemes, enhanced geothermal systems. The prognoses of further development both on the global level and in many countries are promissing since geothermics contributes, among others, to significant ecological effects, to the realization the ideas of sustainable energy strategies. It also limits the reliance on imported fuels thus increasing the energy safety.
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Energia geotermalna - wykorzystanie na świecie i w Europie
energia geotermalna, wykorzystanie
Artykuł omawia aktualny stan wykorzystania energii geotermalnej na świecie i w Europie. Zawiera dane dotyczące zainstalowanej mocy i produkcji energii w elektrowniach geotermicznych oraz do zastosowań bezpośrednich. Przedstawia także wykorzystanie wymienionej energii w Polsce. Energia geotermalna stanowi w wielu krajach jedno z najbardziej perspektywicznych odnawialnych źródeł energii. Odnotowuje się stały wzrost instalowanej mocy i produkcji energii. Udoskonalane są istniejące i rozwijane nowe technologie, jak pompy ciepła, układy binarne, wspomagane systemy geotermalne. Prognozy rozwoju wykorzystania w skali świata i wielu krajów są pomyślne, gdyż geotermia przyczynia się m.in. do osiągania znaczących efektów ekologicznych, realizacji koncepcji zrównoważonych strategii energetycznych. Ogranicza także uzależnienie od importowanych paliw, zwiększając zatem bezpieczeństwo energetyczne.
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