Title:

The Evolution of Geothermal Energy in Spain. Country Update Report. (2005-2009)

Authors:

Jose Sanchez-Guzman and Celestino Garcia de-la-Noceda

Key Words:

Spain, New projects, Renewed institutional interest, Madrid basin, Geothermal heat pump.

Geo Location:

Spain

Conference:

World Geothermal Congress

Year:

2010

Session:

1. Country Updates

Language:

English

Paper Number:

0135

File Size:

329KB

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Abstract:

There have been some significant changes in recent years in the status of the development of geothermal energy in Spain. In the field of high temperatures, research of potential was resumed in the Canary Islands and some interest was expressed in the possibility of the existence of EGS geothermal reservoir and/or medium temperature field (150-180ºC). In low temperatures (direct use of heat), there was renewed interest in some projects involving the geothermal area in Madrid that had been abandoned the decade before. High number of new projects were also initiated focusing on very low temperatures (geothermal heat pump – GHP). At this time, there are numerous facilities that have either been completed or are in the developmental stages. Many companies operating in the heat pump sector have entered the geothermal market.

There is also renewed institutional interest in geothermal development within the framework of renewable energies. Agencies of the central and regional governments are evaluating and distributing information on geothermal potential


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