Irish Ground Thermal Properties (IGTP2)
The second phase of the Geoserve project aims to increased the knowledge of ground thermal properties in Ireland.
Project Insights
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€32,240
Total Project Costs -
1 yr
Project Duration -
2015
Year Funded
Project Description
A policy oriented project, building on Phase 1 funded in 2014 that focused on an analysis of the impact on ground thermal conditions of installing closed-loop geothermal heating and cooling systems-- with an Irish-specific model delivered. Phase 1 found differences within rock formation in Ireland, compared to EU and recommended a larger set of parameters for ground source heat collectors be developed. Phase 1 made an active contribution to GSI's heat collector suitability maps launched earlier this year. Phase 2 will tackle some of the shortcomings of these maps- namely additional detail in the subsurface specifically in urban areas. This will add to understanding of ground source collector performance and system efficiency while delivering a number of local suitability maps
Project Details
Total Project Cost: €32,240
Funding Agency: SEAI
Year Funded: 2015
Lead Organisation: GeoServ Solutions
Partner Organisation(s): N/A