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Survey of recent international activities in aquifer thermal-energy storage

Conference ·
OSTI ID:6080787
Many new projects have been initiated in the field of aquifer thermal energy storage (ATES) since 1979. These recent activities are summarized. First, the general background for ATES is reviewed with a brief discussion of its technical and economic feasibility. Then recent project advances in various countries are described. Finally, research needs and key problems related to ATES implementation are discussed.
Research Organization:
Lawrence Berkeley Lab., CA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
6080787
Report Number(s):
LBL-13212; CONF-810879-1; ON: DE82000723
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English