The earth absorbs approximately 50 percent of all the energy provided by the sun, resulting in an abundant amount of free on-site energy for heating and cooling buildings. This energy also causes the earth’s temperature a few meters below the ground surface to remain constant throughout the seasons.
The temperature below the surface of the ground is in the range of 40 ̊ F to 70 ̊ F, depending on the location. Geothermal heat pump systems take advantage of this stable temperature and free energy source, using it as a heat sink in cooling mode and a heat source in heating mode.
Benefits of the geothermal heat pump systems include:
- Reduces energy consumption by more than 70 percent compared to traditional HVAC systems
- Addresses baseline and peak demands
- No on-site use of water
- No on-site emissions or combustible products
- Works with all building types
The earth absorbs approximately 50 percent of all the energy provided by the sun, resulting in an abundant amount of free on-site energy for heating and cooling buildings. This energy also causes the earth’s temperature a few meters below the ground surface to remain constant throughout the seasons. The temperature below the surface of the ground is in the range of 40 ̊ F to 70 ̊ F, depending on the location. Geothermal heat pump systems take advantage of this stable temperature and free energy source, using it as a heat sink in cooling mode and a heat source in heating mode.
Below are diagrams of how the pump works.
Benefits of the geothermal heat pump systems include:
· Reduces energy consumption by more than 70 percent compared to traditional HVAC systems
· Addresses baseline and peak demands
· No on-site use of water
· No on-site emissions or combustible products
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