I love Paris in the springtime: and the summer: and the fall: Okay, I just love Paris! One thing that even further endears that gorgeous city to me is the residents' active pursuit of the green transition. First it was a free bicycle-lending program. Now, they are actually starting to run the city on geothermal power with is 100% renewable!
Say what you want about the French, but when it comes to new alternative-energy practices, they are cutting-edge.
Implications - Hot water iwll be pumped from the underground up to ground level and distributed into residential homes for use.
The geothermal water has a temperature of 135 degrees and can be used to heat up additional water and to heat radiators.
City officials expect the project to be completed by the end of 2011.
Geothermal Cities
Paris To Heat Homes Using 135 Degree F Underground Water
Trend Themes
1. Geothermal Energy - The use of geothermal energy to power city infrastructures such as heating systems.
2. Renewable Energy - The trend towards using renewable energy sources to pave more sustainable future for cities.
3. District Heating - Using centralized heating systems to distribute heat to multiple buildings through a network of underground pipes.
Industry Implications
1. Energy Generation - Opportunities for companies to innovate in the production of geothermal energy as a renewable alternative to fossil fuels.
2. Sustainability and Environmental Planning - Companies can innovate in creating sustainable and resilient urban environments by investing in renewable energy resources such as geothermal power.
3. Heating Infrastructure - Opportunities for companies to innovate in developing efficient and cost-effective heating infrastructure systems for cities.