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The deep geothermal energy project in Lavey (VD), Switzerland. Phase B1: killer criteria analysis; Projet de geothermie profonde a Lavey (VD). Phase B1: analyse de criteres killer - Rapport final

Abstract

This report belongs to the AGEPP project (Alpine Geothermal Power Production) the goal of which is to demonstrate the feasibility of power generation from deep geothermal aquifers in the Alpine Crystalline. A preliminary study (completed by June 2006) identified two promising sites in the Swiss Rhone River valley. For the next step the site of Lavey was selected. The local hydrological conditions are already known (there is a spa in Lavey) and the regional heat demand is large enough to justify the construction of a district heating network. The present report is a part of the technical feasibility study and is devoted to the verification of the absence of any obstacle which would kill the project. The following aspects were investigated: deep water collection and return to the Rhone River; power generation; useful heat delivery; legal aspects, communication and financing. It was concluded that the only risks of the project are the unknown properties of the deep aquifer (water temperature, flow rate, exact location) and possible technical digging difficulties that would increase the project cost.
Authors:
Bianchetti, G.; [1]  Kane, M.; [2]  Graf, O.; [3]  Rikli, J. -P.; [4]  Reinhardt, F.; [5]  Hofmann, F.; [6]  Sonney, R.; Vuataz, F.; [7]  Richoz, J. -P.; [8]  Storelli, S. [9] 
  1. Alpgeo Sarl, Sierre (Switzerland)
  2. Enef Tech Innovation SA, Lausanne (Switzerland)
  3. Energie solaire SA, Sierre (Switzerland)
  4. JPR Concept und Innovation, Uster (Switzerland)
  5. Services industriels, Lausanne (Switzerland)
  6. Ecotec Environnement SA, Geneve (Switzerland)
  7. Centre de Recherche en Geothermie (CREGE), Neuchatel (Switzerland)
  8. Hydro-Concept Sarl, Yverdon (Switzerland)
  9. Centre de Recherches Energetiques et Municipales (CREM), Martigny (Switzerland)
Publication Date:
Jul 01, 2007
Product Type:
Technical Report
Report Number:
SFOE-270228
Subject:
15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY; ALPS; METAMORPHIC ROCKS; AQUIFERS; COGENERATION; FEASIBILITY STUDIES; SWITZERLAND; GEOTHERMAL DISTRICT HEATING; GEOTHERMAL FLUIDS; GEOTHERMAL HEATING; GEOTHERMAL POWER PLANTS; GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES; GEOTHERMAL WELLS
Sponsoring Organizations:
Swiss Federal Office of Energy, Berne (Switzerland)
OSTI ID:
22117975
Research Organizations:
Alpgeo Sarl, Sierre (Switzerland); Enef Tech Innovation SA, Lausanne (Switzerland); Energie solaire SA, Sierre (Switzerland); JPR Concept und Innovation, Uster (Switzerland); Services industriels, Lausanne (Switzerland); Ecotec Environnement SA, Geneve (Switzerland); Centre de Recherche en Geothermie (CREGE), Neuchatel (Switzerland); Hydro-Concept Sarl, Yverdon (Switzerland); Centre de Recherches Energetiques et Municipales (CREM), Martigny (Switzerland)
Country of Origin:
Switzerland
Language:
French
Other Identifying Numbers:
TRN: CH10E1442
Availability:
Commercial reproduction prohibited. Available from ETDE as OSTI ID: 22117975;
Submitting Site:
CH
Size:
273 page(s)
Announcement Date:
Aug 08, 2013

Citation Formats

Bianchetti, G., Kane, M., Graf, O., Rikli, J. -P., Reinhardt, F., Hofmann, F., Sonney, R., Vuataz, F., Richoz, J. -P., and Storelli, S. The deep geothermal energy project in Lavey (VD), Switzerland. Phase B1: killer criteria analysis; Projet de geothermie profonde a Lavey (VD). Phase B1: analyse de criteres killer - Rapport final. Switzerland: N. p., 2007. Web.
Bianchetti, G., Kane, M., Graf, O., Rikli, J. -P., Reinhardt, F., Hofmann, F., Sonney, R., Vuataz, F., Richoz, J. -P., & Storelli, S. The deep geothermal energy project in Lavey (VD), Switzerland. Phase B1: killer criteria analysis; Projet de geothermie profonde a Lavey (VD). Phase B1: analyse de criteres killer - Rapport final. Switzerland.
Bianchetti, G., Kane, M., Graf, O., Rikli, J. -P., Reinhardt, F., Hofmann, F., Sonney, R., Vuataz, F., Richoz, J. -P., and Storelli, S. 2007. "The deep geothermal energy project in Lavey (VD), Switzerland. Phase B1: killer criteria analysis; Projet de geothermie profonde a Lavey (VD). Phase B1: analyse de criteres killer - Rapport final." Switzerland.
@misc{etde_22117975,
title = {The deep geothermal energy project in Lavey (VD), Switzerland. Phase B1: killer criteria analysis; Projet de geothermie profonde a Lavey (VD). Phase B1: analyse de criteres killer - Rapport final}
author = {Bianchetti, G., Kane, M., Graf, O., Rikli, J. -P., Reinhardt, F., Hofmann, F., Sonney, R., Vuataz, F., Richoz, J. -P., and Storelli, S.}
abstractNote = {This report belongs to the AGEPP project (Alpine Geothermal Power Production) the goal of which is to demonstrate the feasibility of power generation from deep geothermal aquifers in the Alpine Crystalline. A preliminary study (completed by June 2006) identified two promising sites in the Swiss Rhone River valley. For the next step the site of Lavey was selected. The local hydrological conditions are already known (there is a spa in Lavey) and the regional heat demand is large enough to justify the construction of a district heating network. The present report is a part of the technical feasibility study and is devoted to the verification of the absence of any obstacle which would kill the project. The following aspects were investigated: deep water collection and return to the Rhone River; power generation; useful heat delivery; legal aspects, communication and financing. It was concluded that the only risks of the project are the unknown properties of the deep aquifer (water temperature, flow rate, exact location) and possible technical digging difficulties that would increase the project cost.}
place = {Switzerland}
year = {2007}
month = {Jul}
}