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One of the most promising methods for long-term thermal energy storage is the use of underground aquifers. Aquifers are geological formations which contain and conduct water. They may be found at depths ranging from a few meters to hundreds of meters. For many years some of these aquifers have been used for liquid waste disposal and for storing fresh water, oil products, and natural gas. Their use for hot water storage was first suggested in the early 1970’s.
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Tsang, C.F. (1981). Theoretical Studies in Long-Term Thermal Energy Storage in Aquifers. In: den Ouden, C. (eds) Thermal Storage of Solar Energy. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-8302-1_20
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