Technical and economical evaluation of using low-enthalpy geothermal energy in Radomsko, Poland

Abstract

Technical and basic economical analysis for different ways of exploitation of geothermal energy in Radomsko, Poland are presented in this paper. The analysis includes calculation for two-wells and one-well systems of exploitation as well as for a borehole heat exchanger. Moreover the possibility of using an existing well for exploitation is examined in this paper. The calculations are based on geological, hydro-geological and economical data from the Radomsko district - localized at the Polish Lowland. The economy of each of the alternative exploitation schemes has been analysed on an annual basis over the lifetime of the project. Finally, the location of the first geothermal plant and planning of geothermal wells in Radomsko are proposed.