Tianjin Leads Nation in Geothermal Energy Use
Tianjin has emerged as a national model in geothermal utilization, with its geothermal heating area reaching 47.6 million square meters, accounting for 8 percent of the city's centralized heating area.
This year marks the 55th anniversary of China's first geothermal exploration campaign initiated by Li Siguang. The statistics were released during the Geothermal Industry Forum of the 27th China Mining Conference held in Tianjin.
The Earth is a huge heat reservoir with inexhaustible heat.
Tianjin's leading position in geothermal energy stems from its breakthrough in addressing energy shortages more than half a century ago. In the 1970s, the global oil crisis led to an energy shortage.
The Geothermal Industry Forum gathered more than 220 guests from home and abroad to discuss the full industrial chain development of geothermal energy.
Author's summary: Tianjin leads China in geothermal energy use.