A huge share of final energy consumption in the European Union is used for space heating and cooling. Until now, we use fossil fuels to do this. This presents us with an enormous challenge to find alternatives.
The use of renewable energy sources, including aquathermal energy, can help reduce the use of fossil fuels.
Aquathermal energy is a very efficient form of heating and cooling and does not need a lot of scarce materials. Aquathermal energy solutions have many benefits:
• Less carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions
• Reduction of air pollution
• Less dependence on energy imports
• More efficient use of energy and raw materials
The use of AE and other renewable energy sources offers local energy cooperatives the opportunity to generate and supply their own energy. In addition to climate benefits, this has other benefits, such as stimulating local economic activities, retaining income in the region and contributing to a fair and inclusive transition to sustainable energy.
WaterWarmth consists of 6 different tracks. This 6 tracks provide a holistic approach to aquathermal energy, ranging from methodologies to estimate aquathermal energy potential, to market potential of aquathermal energy and the best-suited governance arrangements for energy communities. Our outputs can be scaled-up and replicated by other energy communities
The outputs and results from these 6 tracks will support energy cooperatives in the transition to sustainable energy.
We create a strategy to identify areas where aquathermal systems can provide a viable solution for the energy transition
We bolster European and national support for regional and local authorities that facilitate energy communities.
We develop a strategy for strengthening local energy security and independence.
We create an action plan for utilizing the economic potential of aquathermal energy aimed at energy communities.
We take an European approach to develop an action plan that can continue AE heating and cooling in an international setting.
We will develop a roadmap for collective AE systems for energy communities.
