Potential use of geothermal energy from mine water in Europe for cooling and heating

Abandoned and flooded mines are present high potential for geothermal utilization of low-temperature water from remaining underground spaces. Some examples of use of mine water in heat pumps installations are known fron Germany, Scotland and Canada. Further development of this technology is ongoing in face of restructuring of coal mining industry in Europe causing closure of mines in may regions. Use of heat from mine waters is one of the important aspects of ratinal and sustainable utilization of post mining infrastructure an dmay bring positive socioecnomic results for communities living in Europeas areas of former mining activity.