Geothermal heat pumps

Definition

Geothermal heat pumps are systems that use the constant temperature of the Earth to provide heating, cooling, and hot water for buildings. They transfer heat between the ground and a building by circulating fluid through underground pipes.

Related terms

Ground-source heating: A type of geothermal system that uses the stable temperature of the ground to provide heating.

Heat exchanger: A device that transfers thermal energy between two fluids without mixing them together.

Renewable energy: Energy derived from sources that can be naturally replenished, such as geothermal, solar, wind, or hydro power.