Geothermal energy in mining water in the North Bohemian Brown Coal Basin

Abstract

This article is focused on utilization of geothermal potential of mining water in the North Bohemian brown Coal Basin. Using of geothermal energy reduce CO2 which is one from interest for protecting of the environment and with sustainable development. Other benefit is that geothermal energy is that cost effective. Although geothermal energy has many advantages is not so much utilized. In terms of geothermal energy, the site, as part of the Krušnohorské and Podkrušnohorské area, and these are to the most promising areas in the Czech Republic sections characterized by high heat flow. In article is presented the case study at Bílina mine. The field research covered water temperature measurement and the abundance of four hydro-geological boreholes and results showed that although the geothermal potential of the mine water is not significant, there will be great potential in low-temperature energy source use for heat pumps.