How is Geothermal Energy Produced?
Geothermal heat pumps are electrically powered systems that tap the stored energy of the greatest solar collector in existence: the earth.These systems use the earth’s relatively constant temperature to provide heating, cooling and hot water at a fraction of the cost of fossil fuel systems.
No matter what climate you live in, the temperature throughout the year varies. For some climates that means blazing summers that cool to frigid winters. What many people don't realize is that the temperature below ground (regardless of climate or season) stays fairly consistent all year. The ground is able to maintain a higher rate of temperature consistency because it absorbs 47% of the sun’s energy (heat) and stores it just a few feet below the ground. Aqua Comfort geothermal systems are able to tap into this free energy with an earth loop and our technologically advanced equipment (geothermal heat pump). This technology is then used to provide your home or office with central heating and cooling and hot water.
