Advantages of Geothermal Systems
Which Geothermal System shoud I choose and why?
Choose the type of Geothermal System that suits you and learn about its benefits.
Closed type
Horizontal for:
- House with available area
Closed type
Vertical for:
- Apartment buildings
- Public buildings
- Commercial buildings
- Houses without available area
Open type for:
- Commercial buildings
-
Hotels &
coastal areas
Ground source heat pump
vs
Air source heat pump
The following are the differences between an air source heat pump (ASHP) and a geothermal heat pump (GSHP).
Operating Costs
ASHP
GSHP (-40%)
Lifespan
ASHP - 15yy
GSHP (+50%) - 30yy
Noise (dB)
ASHP - 60dB
GSHP (-50%) - 30dB
Environmental Footprint (CO2/KWh)
ASHP - 130 gr
GSHP (-50%) - 65 gr
* The above comparison was made taking into account geothermal systems in Crete. These values are indicative and vary according to the climatic data of each region.
