| Title | Southampton Energy Scheme |
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| Authors | Michael D. Smith |
| Year | 2000 |
| Conference | World Geothermal Congress |
| Keywords | geothermal, integrated energy systems, municipalities |
| Abstract | The City of Southampton Energy Scheme is the only exploitation of geothermal energy in the United Kingdom. The purpose of the paper is to briefly describe the Southampton geothermal resource and its history, and how a relatively small, limited economical life aquifer has been integrated into a very large and successful heat to power and chilling scheme. Using the Southampton experience, the paper will also explain the role of the City Council in its development, and why local authorities generally should be involved in such schemes and precisely how they may assist in their introduction and development. |