In the journal Stromingen of the Dutch Hydrologists Association, an article has been published about recent developments within ThermoGIS, specifically for hydrologists: “ThermoGIS: information system for the potential of geothermal energy and high-temperature storage in the Netherlands.”
The expansion of ThermoGIS with the High-Temperature Storage (HTS) module in the ThermoGIS Mapviewer brings more aquifers into view that are located in the mid-depth range (up to 1,500 meters). This is a depth that until now fell outside the standard scope of many hydrological models, but is becoming increasingly important for applications in the mid-depth subsurface such as heat storage.
In the article, the High-Temperature Storage model is compared with the Geothermal model, using Eindhoven as an example region. The article explains how ThermoGIS translates geological data into insights about the depth, thickness, porosity, permeability, and temperature of aquifers. It also shows how these are relevant for assessing the potential of geothermal energy production and heat storage.
For hydrologists, this additional knowledge about aquifers is valuable. It provides insight into the mid-depth subsurface, its properties, and its potential for energy production and storage, and supports spatial planning decisions and future-oriented subsurface management.
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