Frankfurt’s Städel museum boasts not only some fine art, but a state-of-the-art heating system! Geothermal heat pumps provide sustainable heat, benefiting both the environment and the museum’s budget. The 36 geothermal probes extract energy from a depth of 82 metres and a brine-water heat pump efficiently heats and cools the 3,000 square metres of the museum space.
In winter, the heat pump keeps indoor temperatures pleasant while in summer, excess heat is stored in the ground via a thermally activated ceiling, increasing the system’s efficiency. This passive cooling method minimises energy consumption, with only the probe system’s circulation pumps requiring a small amount of additional driving power.
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