Agenda

Conference on shallow geothermal energy in urban environments

Simulación urbanística

Date

23 October 2023 - 24 October 2023

Venue

TECNALIA Mikeletegi 2, 20009 Donostia-San Sebastián / Universidad Politécnica de València, Camino de Vera s/n Edificio 8G, Acceso A, Planta baja. ICTvsCC meeting room. 46022 Valencia.

Time

9:30 am - 1:30 pm

Price

Free

Discover the world of shallow geothermal energy and its potential in the urban energy transition

TECNALIA is organising a conference on shallow geothermal energy in unique urban environments, divided into two parts:

  • On the first day, 23 October, there will be a day for non-specialists. This day is aimed at anyone interested in geothermal energy, municipal technicians, specifiers, architects, etc. It will explore the general basics of shallow geothermal energy, a renewable energy source with a promising role in municipal energy planning. At this event, strategies will be presented on how ground source heat pumps can significantly contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions in the building sector.
  • The second day, 24 October, is aimed at specialists such as engineers, construction companies, drilling companies, heat pump installers, etc. This day will focus on advanced technologies and best practices in the geothermal field, and on presenting tools that help in the planning of ground source heat pumps together with specific cases of application of this technology.

This event is designed to foster dialogue and knowledge transfer regarding innovations in geothermal energy, so each day will end with a round table discussion with a Q&A session with the speakers.

It is a hybrid event that you can attend in person (in Donostia/San Sebastián or Valencia) or online. Remember to register correctly for each of the days and choose the day and place where you will attend.

Innovations in the framework of GEO4CIVHIC

This conference is held in the framework of the GEO4CIVHICinitiative, which develops easier, more efficient and low-cost geothermal systems for building retrofitting.

Agenda

Time

ACtivity

Speaker

9:30 am - 10:00 am

Welcome

Javier F. Urchueguía. Professor at the Polytechnic University of Valencia. Principal investigator of the GEO4CIVHIC project at the UPV

10:00 am - 10:30 am

Introduction to Decision-Making Support System for Installation Sizing

Amaia Castelruiz – TECNALIA

10:30 am - 11:00 am

Municipal Energy Planning Strategies

Evaristo Sanchis - Valencia Provincial Council

11:00 am - 11:30 am

Coffee break

11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Criteria for Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Geothermal Installations

Dery Torres - SOLINTEL

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

Thermoactive Foundations

Iñigo Urra - TECNALIA

12:30 pm -

Round table with the speakers