In order to encourage the use of energy storage, municipalities require feasibility maps. Using such maps it's easy to determine whether the ground is suitable and whether it’s economically viable to incorporate underground thermal energy techniques in planned construction projects. These maps also include legal hurdles, such as possible contamination or restrictions, such as those affecting water extraction areas, national parks and sites of special scientific interest.

Advantages
Feasibility maps can be published by means of a computer-based or web application, which indicates the technical, legal and financial suitability of any point on the map. When the number of homes or the size of the planned office space is typed in, the investment costs and payback period are calculated automatically. The reduction in CO2 emissions and energy savings are also calculated. The application is ideal for presentation to the general public.

Our activities
We have made many feasibility maps for underground thermal energy applications in recent years. Using our in-house expertise in underground technologies, energy and policy, we also provide advice and support at all stages of a project, from initial green design and feasibility study through permitting and implementation, to management.

Like to know more?
Call +31 (0)26 35 35 555 and ask for Bas Godschalk or e-mail us at b.godschalk@iftechnology.nl.