This thesis focuses on the exploitation of geothermal energy in detail. We presented the exploitation of geothermal energy in Slovenia and around the world. We described the formation of geothermal energy and the Earth’s structure. The focus was also placed on the definitions, classifications and properties of geothermal energy. The first part of the thesis presented the geothermal potential of Slovenia and the areas where geothermal energy is already used for different purposes. The geothermal coefficient, which is one of the key factors in geothermal energy research, is explained in detail.
Different types of technologies regarding the exploitation of geothermal energy for heat production are presented as well. We briefly mentioned electricity production using geothermal energy and the processes that are used along with all the advantages and disadvantages of this type of energy. Furthermore, we briefly described its history and therapeutic effects.
The second part of the thesis focused on the city of Lendava, which is located in South East Slovenia. The exploitation of geothermal energy in Lendava, which is known as the first geothermal city in Slovenia, is described as well. We also presented remote control heating used in Lendava including all the basic structures that are needed to perform remote control heating.
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