Heat Pumps to Harness Unused Energy - July 2001
Geothermal heat pumps are gaining attention as a highly efficient technology for heating, cooling, and hot water supply by utilizing the stable underground temperature. The system circulates refrigerant in pipes buried underground, extracting heat from the ground in winter and releasing indoor heat into the ground in summer, resulting in significant energy savings. Geothermal heat pumps are particularly effective in cold climates because they can maintain their effectiveness while conventional systems lose efficiency. They also help reduce CO2 emissions because they do not use fossil fuels. However, installation requires a high initial investment and ample space, limiting its application in urban areas. As part of renewable energy, installation in residential, commercial, and public facilities is underway, and future technological advances and cost reductions are expected. In Japan in particular, appropriate design for geological conditions is required, and if widespread intr
oduction is promoted, it could make a significant contribution to reducing environmental impact and energy costs.
No comments:
Post a Comment