The Geologists Association president advocates the use of geothermal energy by its high durability and low maintenance. Besides a remarkable performance.
The president of the Association of Geologists, Luis Eugenio Suarez said, during the annual dinner of this organization held yesterday, the importance of geothermal energy as a “commitment to the future” for sustainability and geothermal renewable energy.
Among the advantages of geothermal energy utilization, especially Suarez stressed the “great energy savings” resulting from their use, as well as low maintenance and durability of more than 50 years. ”
This energy, which can cause heating in winter and air conditioning in summer, is based on exploiting the temperature difference between the nearest underground and abroad, allowing an exchange of heat through a heat pump.
It is used in winter in some road sections in order to remove the snow and ice to facilitate the movement as well as in homes, factories, runways at airports and mountain parks.
In Spain there are already positive experiences as Pacific Underground station in Madrid or the future TGV station in Cuenca, although we are still far from countries like Germany or Switzerland, a leader in geothermal energy use in Europe
College president also used the event, attended by Development Minister, José Blanco, to highlight the role of the geologist as a service to citizens in areas such as prevention of natural risks.