GeoEnergy – Shallow geothermal energy in Denmark

The dataset comprises geological, hydrogeological and thermal data related to shallow geothermal energy and ground source heat pump systems in Denmark. The data were produced within the GeoEnergy project, a Danish national research project supported by the Danish Energy Agency and focusing on the use of ground source heating based on borehole heat exchangers and heat pumps. The dataset includes measurements of temperature gradients, thermal properties of soils and sediments, and analyses of geological and hydrogeological conditions. Data have been used for modelling heat and groundwater flow and for developing tools and guidelines for planning, design and installation of ground source heating systems.

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Date ( Publication )
2013-03-06
Identifier
dk.geus / dk_geoenergy_shallow_geothermal_energy
Author
  Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) - Christian Ditlefsen ( )
Presentation form
Digital map
Purpose
The purpose of the dataset is to support planning, design and implementation of ground source heat pump systems under Danish geological conditions. The dataset contributes to improved understanding of variations in thermal properties, optimisation of system design, and protection of groundwater and the environment.
Status
Completed
Point of contact
  The Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) - Mette Hilleke Mortensen ( )
Maintenance and update frequency
As needed
Point of contact
  The Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) - GIS-support
Keywords ( Theme )
  • Dataset
  • Hydrogeology
  • Danmark
  • Geothermal heating
Forskningsemner Forskningsemner ( Theme )
Geografisk Geografisk ( Place )
Access constraints
Other restrictions
Use constraints
Other restrictions
Other constraints
CC BY 4.0
Other constraints
The dataset is based on compilation and scientific assessment of geological, hydrogeological, geophysical and thermal data from the GeoEnergy project and national data sources, including Jupiter and GERDA. The dataset may be used with appropriate attribution. It represents a planning and assessment basis for shallow geothermal energy and ground source heating systems and is not sufficient as a stand-alone basis for local project design, regulatory approval or final dimensioning of specific installations.
Spatial representation type
Vector
Spatial representation type
Grid
Denominator
1000000
Metadata language
Da
Character set
UTF8
Topic category
  • Geoscientific information
Begin date
2012-01-01
End date
2014-12-31
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Supplemental Information
The dataset was produced as part of the GeoEnergy project’s work on shallow geothermal energy and ground source heating systems under Danish geological conditions. It represents a scientific and planning basis for assessing thermal properties, geological conditions and hydrogeological considerations related to the use of borehole heat exchangers and heat pumps. Local ground source heating projects require additional site-specific investigations, including assessment of boreholes, groundwater conditions, thermal properties and relevant environmental and regulatory requirements.
Reference system identifier
ETRS 89 / UTM 32N (EPSG:25832)
Distribution format
  • WMS ( )

Distributor
  The Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) - GIS-support
OnLine resource
Download ( WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download )

Download dataset from GEUS' Dataverse

OnLine resource
Interactive webmap ( WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link )

Interactive map displaying the dataset.

OnLine resource
Shallow geothermal energy in Denmark ( WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download )

GEUS Bulletin article providing background on shallow geothermal energy in Denmark.

OnLine resource
Estimating thermal conductivity from lithological descriptions – a new web-based tool for planning of ground-source heating and cooling ( WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download )

GEUS Bulletin article documenting a web-based tool for estimating thermal conductivity from lithological descriptions for planning ground-source heating and cooling.

Hierarchy level
Dataset
Statement
The dataset has been developed through collection, integration and analysis of existing borehole data, temperature measurements and geophysical data from national databases, including Jupiter and GERDA. Measurement programmes for geothermal gradients and thermal properties of Danish sediments have been conducted, along with modelling of heat and groundwater flow. Results have been integrated into GIS-based planning tools for ground source heating systems and quality assured through the research activities of the GeoEnergy project.
File identifier
d4f9203e-ccb6-4737-93b6-a2ff0dbaa300 XML
Metadata language
Danskda
Character set
UTF8
Hierarchy level
Dataset
Date stamp
2026-06-12T12:54:34.187302Z
Metadata standard name
ISO 19115:2003/19139
Metadata standard version
1.0
Point of contact
  The Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) - GIS-support ( )
 
 

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Keywords

Danmark Dataset Geothermal heating Hydrogeology
Forskningsemner
Energy and resources Hydrology

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