Geothermal Energy Use, Country Update for Belgium

editorial reviewed ; The development and production of geothermal energy in Belgium remains very low compared to other renewable energies. Although shallow geothermal systems represent the major part of the sector in Belgium, the potential of deep geothermal energy is important but still little used. Only four geothermal plants are currently operational and supply heating networks (Saint-Ghislain, Douvrain, Ghlin, Balmatt) and a fifth is under construction (Beerse). Other projects are currently under investigation in Flanders (Turnhout, Herentals and Lommel). Besides deep and shallow geotherma... Mehr ...