What about further development of geothermal energy use in agriculture in Europe? - Problems and possibilities

Abstract

Agricultural uses of geothermal energy have been under center of attention during the
initial period of introduction of direct application in Europe. Characteristical are the cases with
Hungary, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Serbia, etc. However, now-a-days, it looks that the attention is
paid only to the district heating systems, integrated systems, large balneological/tourist centers,
etc.
Problems, connected to the development of agricultural uses in different regions of Europe
are analyzed in the paper, the need and possibilities to accelerate it. By the analysis of situation
in Europe and three characteristical countries (Hungary, Macedonia and Greece), different
needs and possibilities, different combinations of influencing factors, and need for different
development strategies are identified.
Final result of the analysis is that agricultural uses of geothermal energy are not in
collision with the