Bodenschutz bei Erdwärmekollektoren

Summary

This German report from the Federal Environment Agency addresses the challenge of integrating preventive soil protection during the construction and operation of geothermal collectors. It compiles legal and technical requirements, assesses potential soil impacts from excavation, compaction, and temperature changes, and proposes avoidance and mitigation measures. While the study provides extensive guidelines, it concludes that further research is needed, especially concerning the long-term effects on soil life.

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