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| Category | Text Publication |
| Reference Category | Journals |
| DOI | 10.1007/s00767-025-00590-3 |
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| Title (Primary) | Current research on aquifer thermal energy storage (ATES) in Germany [Aktuelle Forschung zu thermischen Aquiferspeichern in Deutschland] |
| Author | Stemmle, R.; Arab, A.; Bauer, S.; Beyer, C.; Blöcher, G.; Bossennec, C.; Dörnbrack, M.; Hahn, F.; Jaeger, P.; Kranz, S.; Mauerberger, A.; Nordheim, J.N.; Ohagen, M.; Petrova, E.; Regenspurg, S.; Rettenmaier, D.; Saadat, A.; Sass, I.; Scheytt, T.; Scholliers, N.; Shao, H.
; Tzoufka, K.; Zosseder, K.; Blum, P. |
| Source Titel | Grundwasser |
| Year | 2025 |
| Department | ENVINF |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Page From | 107 |
| Page To | 124 |
| Language | englisch |
| Topic | T8 Georesources T5 Future Landscapes |
| Keywords | Aquifer thermal energy storage; Research projects; Heating and cooling; Review paper; Technology readiness level; Germany; Thermische Aquiferspeicher; Forschungsprojekte; Heizen und Kühlen; Übersichtsartikel; Technologie-Reifegrad; Deutschland |
| Abstract | This paper reviews the current research on aquifer thermal energy storage (ATES) and mine thermal energy storage (MTES) in Germany providing descriptions of 3 low-temperature ATES (LT-ATES), 8 high-temperature ATES (HT-ATES), and 2 MTES research sites. While the overview reveals a diverse field of investigations spanning various spatial scales, research objectives, and methodologies, the predominant focus is limited to early-stage research with low technology readiness levels (TRL). The high number of HT-ATES research sites suggests greater research interest compared to LT-ATES. The integration of ATES into district heating (DH) grids in particular is a prominent research focus, yet almost none of the projects are specifically intended for practical implementation. Future research should therefore prioritize real-world demonstration projects and identify key locations, which is crucial for showcasing the benefits of ATES. The need for a streamlined regulatory framework that addresses environmental risks and ensures installation quality and efficient permit procedures is also discussed. |
| Persistent UFZ Identifier | https://www.ufz.de/index.php?en=20939&ufzPublicationIdentifier=30763 |
| Stemmle, R., Arab, A., Bauer, S., Beyer, C., Blöcher, G., Bossennec, C., Dörnbrack, M., Hahn, F., Jaeger, P., Kranz, S., Mauerberger, A., Nordheim, J.N., Ohagen, M., Petrova, E., Regenspurg, S., Rettenmaier, D., Saadat, A., Sass, I., Scheytt, T., Scholliers, N., Shao, H., Tzoufka, K., Zosseder, K., Blum, P. (2025): Current research on aquifer thermal energy storage (ATES) in Germany [Aktuelle Forschung zu thermischen Aquiferspeichern in Deutschland] Grundwasser 30 (2), 107 - 124 10.1007/s00767-025-00590-3 |
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