Welcome to GROUND-MED project
Within the framework of this demonstration project eight ground source heat pump plants shall be built and monitored, aimed at verifying sustainability of heat pump technology for heating and cooling of buildings in Mediterranean climate.
- GROUND-MED project 5: University of Valencia, Spain
News
Round table discussion at the European Parliament
Apr. 27, 2012 – Hosted by MEP Béla Glattfelder a round table discussion entitled "More than hot air: why geothermal heat pumps are essential to increasing renewable heating and cooling in the Mediterranean" will take place in Brussels on 15 May 2012. » read more
International Geothermal Days Romania 2012
Apr. 26, 2012 – Within the framework of IGD Romania 2012 an International Workshop on “Ground Source Heat Pumps” is organised in cooperation with the GROUND-MED project. This event takes place on 6 June 2012 in Oradea, Romania. » read more
Canadian Geothermal Heat Pump Industry Technology Roadmap
Apr. 10, 2012 – The Canadian GeoExchange Coalition (CGC), Canada's national industry association for geothermal heat pump technology, announces the release of an industry strategic report entitled Canadian Geothermal Heat Pump Industry Technology Roadmap. The document builds on the CGC market transformation initiative which has led to thousands of geothermal heat pump (GHP) system installations annually in Canada. » read more
Geotrainet programme
Mar. 05, 2012 – On 15 February 2012, the kick-off meeting for creating the European Educational Board (EEB) of Geotrainet took place. Fifteen delegates, representing a larger number of associations, acted as National Coordinators to create the European Educational Board . » read more
“GUIDE to Natural Refrigerants - Market Growth for Europe” launched by shecco
Feb. 27, 2012 – Under its new publishing arm, marketing & communications expert shecco has launched its first in a series of easy-to-access guides for industry and policy decision makers about the global market potential of natural refrigerants. The first edition - with a focus on Europe - features market forecasts per industry sector until 2020, the end-users’ views, an industry directory, Europe’s first CO2 transcritical supermarket map, and more. » read more
The State of the Canadian geothermal heat pump industry 2011
Feb. 22, 2012 – The Canadian GeoExchange Coalition (CGC), Canada's national industry association for geothermal heat pump technology, announces the release of an extensive statistical report entitled The State of the Canadian Geothermal Heat Pump Industry 2011 - Industry Survey and Market Analysis. The document is available on the CGC website at www.geoexchange.ca. » read more
MENA Geothermal to repair and complete geothermal system in Jordan
Feb. 15, 2012 – MENA Geothermal has been awarded the contract to evaluate, repair, and complete the design and installation of an attempted geothermal system at one of the largest villas in Dabouq, Jordan. MENA Geothermal is proud to have been selected to repair and complete the system as we work towards our objective of creating a successful geothermal industry in the Middle East and North Africa. » read more
Proceedings from the Intermediate European project conference published
Feb. 08, 2012 – The Ground-Med Intermediate European project conference took place on 6-7 October 2011 in Marseille, hosted by GRETh-France. Now the proceedings of this event presenting posters summarizing the status of the eight demonstration sites, all speeches held and a summary of all presentations given have been published. » read more
The Canadian Geothermal Heat Pump Industry Guide 2012
Jan. 27, 2012 – The Canadian GeoExchange Coalition's "Geothermal Heat Pump Industry Guide 2012" is a comprehensive directory of the Canadian geothermal heat pump industry including detailed profiles on geothermal heat pump manufacturers, designers, installers, drilling companies, consultants as well as research organizations, associations, education and training institutions, and other services and suppliers to the industry.
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Long-term tariff support for renewable heat opens for applications in Great Britain
Dec. 23, 2011 – As of Monday 28 November 2011, phase 1 of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) – the world’s first scheme providing long-term tariff payment to owners of renewable heating equipment - has opened for applications. RHI will initially provide assistance to industry, business and communities across Great Britain for installing ground- and water-source heat pumps with up to 4.5 pence/kWh. » read more
CGC Announces the Winners of the 5th Annual GeoExchange Excellence Awards
Dec. 16, 2011 – The Canadian GeoExchange Coalition (CGC) heartily congratulated the 2011 winners of the 5th GeoExchange Excellence Awards here tonight. The prizes for Excellence are awarded to regional geothermal heat pump projects which showcase both complexity and quality of installation and design. This year, CGC bestowed awards for projects in three regions: Québec, Ontario and British Columbia. There were no entries for Atlantic Canada or the Prairies. Seven finalists competed during the last stage of the award process. » read more
Ground-Med training in Padova fully booked
Dec. 12, 2011 – 60 attendees - the possible maximum - have registered for the 3rd Ground-Med seminar which is scheduled to take place on 13-14 October 2011 in Padova, Italy. A leaflet presenting invitation and course programme is available. » read more
A heating and cooling system with reversible ground water heat pumps
Dec. 05, 2011 – The so-called former area Appiani, the site of Treviso historic furnaces, is set to become the "Citadel of institutions." The project, at an advanced stage of development, includes a series of buildings with a mixed-use: management for public and private use, commercial and residential. Legislative and technical possibilities of exploitation of ground water as a heat reservoir for heat pumps throughout the year has been verified. » read more
Comparison between hydraulic and pneumatic drilling systems
Nov. 24, 2011 – A research project carried out by Internationales Geothermiezentrum Bochum and Hochschule Bochum (Germany) reveals remarkable differences between the conventional pneumatic and the innovative hydraulic (GeoJetting) borehole drilling systems for solid rock drilling in terms of borehole drift, drilling progress as well as consumption of water and diesel fuel. » read more
New drilling insurance for GSHP in Germany
Nov. 17, 2011 – Aimed at increasing the confidence in ground source heat pumps the German heat pump association (BWP) has set up a comprehensive quality and insurance concept including training of drilling companies, a special insurance concept for borehole drilling as well as an emergency hotline for drilling companies. » read more
Next Ground-Med seminar in Padova
Nov. 02, 2011 – The 3rd Ground-Med seminar is scheduled to take place on 13-14 October 2011 in Padova, Italy. A leaflet presenting invitation and course programme is now available. » read more
Formation of the International Geothermal Business Coalition
Nov. 01, 2011 – Five leading geothermal trade and business associations have joined together to establish the International Geothermal Business Coalition. They call upon governments around the world to expand their efforts to utilize geothermal resources as an important part of the answer to global environmental, climate change, and energy security problems. The European Geothermal Energy Council, the US Geothermal Energy Association, the Canadian Geothermal Energy Association, the Australian Geothermal Energy Association, and the Chilean Geothermal Energy Association represent the original founders of this coalition. » read more
EU ground-source heat pump installation base exceeds 1 million units
Oct. 25, 2011 – A new study has found a 2.9% decrease of the ground source heat pump (GSHP) market in the EU in 2010, partly due to an increasing focus on aerothermal heat pumps. Despite this, cumulative GSHP installations in the EU surpassed 1 million units, with leading markets in terms of 2010 sales being Sweden, Germany, France, Finland, Austria and the Netherlands. » read more
Proven heat pump concept for a science college
Sep. 28, 2011 – First monitoring results confirm the efficiency of the building and energy concept for the Science College Overbach, Germany. Optimizing the operation of the ground source heat pump since its start in 2009 resulted in a higher Sesonal Performance Factor than expected (SPF=4,5 including compressor and brine pump). » read more
Intermediate European project conference
Sep. 20, 2011 – Have a look at the updated final programme of the Ground-Med Intermediate European project conference taking place on 6-7 October 2011 in Marseille, France. There is only a couple of days left, register now! » read more
