The Role of Geothermal Energy in the Locally Distributed Renewable Energy Sytem (EIMY:Energy In My Yard)

Abstract

The authors have been investigating a locally distributed energy system where a combination of local renewable energy sources is utilized to covery energy demand with economical advantage to the energy supply from the national grid. The concept of this system is referred to as EIMY (Energy In My Yard) , and studies from technical, economical, political and sociological points of view are underway. We have had an understanding throughout the investigation on the nature of various renewable energy that geothermal energy plays a key role in the "EIMY system" as a source/storage of heat. The authors made a feasibility study to introduce the "EIMY system" to a public facility and show the economical/environmental contribution of the geothermal energy.