Low Enthalpy Geothermal Energy Exploration and Development in Switzerland
- Key words
- Exploration; Direct Use; Switzerland; Hot Springs; Aquifers; District Heating; Geochemistry; Drilling; Exploration Strategy
- Location
- Switzerland
- Conference
- Geothermal Resources Council Transactions
- Year
- 1981
- Session
- Exploration; Direct use; Low temperature reservoirs; Hydroge
- Language
- English
Abstract
The geothermal potential of Switzerland is restricted to low enthalpy resources related to warm water circulation systems in thermal spring areas and to deep aquifers in sedimentary basins. The two first geothermal exploration projects leading to the exploration of natural warm water for heating purposes were carried out and completed successfully in the Baden-Schinznach-Zurzach area and in the Lavey spa. The ventures led to the development of an integrated exploration concept, in which hydrogeochemical methods appear to be particularly useful in the complicated geological conditions prevailing in Switzerland. It is believed that with the available know ho the geothermal exploration can now be extended to the definition and the subsequent development of the hot water potential of the deep aquifers.
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