Journal of the Geographical Institute "Jovan Cvijic", SASA 2016 Volume 66, Issue 2, Pages: 221-236
https://doi.org/10.2298/IJGI1602221D
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State and prospects of geothermal energy usage in Serbia
Doljak Dejan (Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA, Belgrade)
Jojić-Glavonjić Tamara (Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA, Belgrade)
Owing to the complex tectonic and plutonic activities and consequently
complex geological structure, Serbia is a country of great geothermal
potential. The areas of Central Serbia are the most promising in terms of its
use, in which the Neogene magmatic activity was recorded, and Vojvodina,
which belongs to the European geothermal zone and where the density of
geothermal flow is at its highest (>100mW/m2). However, this important
renewable resource is not adequately recognized and is least used of all the
existing ones. Existing active springs and wells are used mainly for
non-energy consumption, balneological, sporting and recreational purposes.
The paper presents the areas of the greatest geothermal potential with
individual localities, and the current status of application by type of use.
Also, some initiated projects and research have been mentioned, which need
substantial financial resources, but the implementation would bring energy
independence and contribute to the struggle against climate change. If
properly used, with the complex and extensive research, geothermal energy
could become one of the major energy sources in Serbia.
Keywords: Serbia, geothermal energy, hydrogeological regions, thermal springs