Database-driven analysis of energy geostructures using a global dataset: Diffusion, efficiency, and environmental performance
Renewable Energy
2026
Diana Salciarini,
Marco Gerola,
Simone De Feudis,
Arianna Lupattelli,
Giorgia Dalla Santa,
Giulia Capati,
Rafai Mouadh,
Jeļena Tihana,
Alice Di Donna,
Elena Ravera,
Alessandra Insana,
Hussein Mroueh,
Marco Barla
Abstract
Energy Geostructures (EGs) are multifunctional systems that combine structural support with thermal energy exchange using low-enthalpy geothermal energy. This study presents a comprehensive analysis based on a global database of 972 case studies from 27 countries, primarily in Europe, including real-world installations, test sites, and simulations. It focuses on the development and performance of various EG types – particularly energy piles (789 cases), energy walls (79), and energy tunnels (27) – making it the most extensive EG database to date. Geographically, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, and the UK lead in EG adoption, with Italy and France also contributing significantly.
Salciarini, D., Gerola, M., De Feudis, S., Lupattelli, A., Dalla Santa, G., Capati, G., Mouadh, R., Tihana, J., Di Donna, A., Ravera, E., Insana, A., Mroueh, H., Barla, M. Database-driven analysis of energy geostructures using a global dataset: Diffusion, efficiency, and environmental performance. Renewable Energy, 2026, Vol. 256, No. 1, 1.-10.lpp.
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