| Title | Energy Potential of Geothermal Energy in Greece |
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| Authors | Christopher J. Koroneos & Michael Fytikas |
| Year | 1999 |
| Conference | European Geothermal Conference |
| Keywords | Geothermal energy, resources, applications, environment, Greece |
| Abstract | The use of the geothermal heat in Greece could be used to satisfy a big part of the existing and the fbture energy demand. The available potential is an extremely important factor in determining the extent to which geothermal energy could play a major role in the fkture development of Greece and especially the economic and social development of the country. The existing geothermal potential is very high due to the geological favorable conditions. High enthalpy geothermal steam has been located in the islands of Nisyros and Milos. Middle level enthalpy geothermal steam resources have been pinpointed in the Northern Greece and in the islands Lesvos, Chios and Santorini. Low enthalpy resources are all over Greece. Geothermal fluids with temperature values up to 95OC have been located in economically exploitable depths. The chemical characteristics are from good to very good. There exist many geothermal wells that could be potentially used for the production of electricity and low enthalpy heat. The potential of geothermal energy in Greece could increase dramatically if an effort is done to start using systematically some of the already known resources. |