{"id":21756,"date":"2026-03-09T07:12:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T07:12:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mup-energy.com\/?p=21756"},"modified":"2026-03-09T07:13:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T07:13:39","slug":"geothermische-waermeversorgung-fuer-den-neuen-uestra-betriebshof-glocksee-in-hannover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mup-energy.com\/en\/geothermische-waermeversorgung-fuer-den-neuen-uestra-betriebshof-glocksee-in-hannover\/","title":{"rendered":"Geothermal heat supply for the new \u00dcSTRA depot Glocksee in Hanover"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Developing resilient, renewable infrastructure in the heart of the city<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Implementing sustainable energy systems in complex urban environments requires in-depth technical expertise, long-term thinking and close collaboration with all project stakeholders - right from the earliest planning phases. <a href=\"https:\/\/mup-energy.com\/en\/\"><strong>M&amp;P Energy -<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/siera.com\/de\/\"><strong>Member of the SIERA Alliance<\/strong><\/a> specialises in the planning and implementation of integrated energy concepts, with a clear focus on geothermal and renewable systems for <strong>Infrastructure, industrial and urban development projects<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/mup-energy.com\/en\/\"><strong>M&amp;P Energy<\/strong><\/a>, as a member of the <a href=\"https:\/\/siera.com\/\"><strong>SIERA Alliance<\/strong><\/a>, is part of a multidisciplinary network of environmental and engineering experts working together under the mission <strong>\u201e<\/strong><strong>Engineering For A Better Tomorrow\u201c<\/strong> work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One exemplary project that illustrates this approach is the new <strong>\u00dcSTRA depot Glocksee in Hanover<\/strong>. The project shows how geothermal energy can be successfully integrated into densely built-up urban infrastructure to ensure a reliable, low-CO\u2082 heat supply in the long term - without compromising ongoing operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Project context: Modernisation of a central municipal depot<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u00dcSTRA Glocksee depot is the central light rail depot of the \u00dcSTRA Group. <strong>\u00dcSTRA Hannoversche Verkehrsbetriebe AG<\/strong> and is strategically located near the city centre of Hanover, between the Leine and Ihme rivers. The site has been in continuous use for decades, with the existing buildings between <strong>1958 and 1980 <\/strong>were built.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of a comprehensive modernisation programme, the client initiated a <strong>New development in sections<\/strong> of the site, in which the existing buildings are replaced by new, future-proof facilities, while the <strong>Maintain operations<\/strong> remains. The project will be realised in two construction phases and comprises <strong>three new buildings<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a workshop building<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>an operations and transport service building<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a vehicle hall for the light rail fleet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The client defined a clear objective from the outset: the development of a <strong>renewable and resilient heat supply concept<\/strong>, which fulfils the long-term operational requirements of the site and at the same time significantly reduces the environmental impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Geothermal energy concept: the backbone of sustainable heat supply<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to achieve these ambitious goals, M&amp;P Energy was commissioned to develop and validate a suitable energy concept at an early stage of the project. The resulting solution is a hybrid system that <strong>Geothermal energy combined with district heating<\/strong> thus ensuring both sustainability and security of supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within this system, the <strong>Geothermal energy plays a central role<\/strong>, by covering the majority of the site's heating requirements through reliable base load operation. District heating supplements the system and provides additional flexibility and redundancy, particularly at peak load times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This integrated approach makes it possible to harmonise ecological performance, operational safety and economic efficiency - essential criteria for critical urban infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>From feasibility analysis to implementation: a data-based planning process<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the size and complexity of the site, the geothermal system was developed as part of a structured, multi-stage planning process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Feasibility study<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The project began with a comprehensive feasibility study in which the geological conditions, the expected heat demand, the system dimensioning and the regulatory requirements were evaluated. This early analysis formed the <strong>Basis for well-founded decisions<\/strong> and targeted risk minimisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pilot drilling and site investigation<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to validate the assumptions made during the feasibility phase <a href=\"https:\/\/mup-energy.com\/en\/\"><strong>M&amp;P Energy<\/strong><\/a> a field study with a <strong>150 metre deep geothermal pilot borehole<\/strong> through. This step provided crucial site-specific data on the subsoil conditions and thermal properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The knowledge gained from the pilot borehole was decisive for the further development of the system design and led to a final concept that is both technically resilient and optimised for long-term operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>System simulation and environmental assessment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the basis of the field data <a href=\"https:\/\/mup-energy.com\/en\/\"><strong>M&amp;P Energy<\/strong><\/a> detailed <strong>System simulations<\/strong> including one <strong>3D simulation of the thermal effects on the substrate<\/strong>. These simulations enabled a precise evaluation of heat extraction and regeneration scenarios over the entire life cycle of the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on this robust planning and verification process <strong>the authorities granted the authorisation<\/strong> for the construction and operation of the geothermal plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Technical system overview<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The geothermal plant at the <strong>\u00dcSTRA depot Glocksee<\/strong> has been designed to provide reliable, sustainable heat for many decades. Key system features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>60 geothermal probes<\/strong>, distributed over four strands with 15 probes each<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Probe depth: <strong>150 metres<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drilling underneath the buildings<\/strong>, to optimise the use of limited urban space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seasonal thermal balance<\/strong> through summer regeneration with the help of <strong>photovoltaic-thermal collectors (PVT)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The integration of PVT collectors makes it possible to feed excess heat generated in summer back into the ground. This approach effectively transforms the ground into a <strong>Seasonal thermal storage system<\/strong>, stabilises long-term performance and reduces the environmental impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Monitoring, system stability and long-term efficiency<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure reliable operation and transparency over the entire life cycle of the system, the geothermal system was equipped with a comprehensive monitoring concept:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One <strong>central<\/strong> <strong>Temperature measuring point<\/strong> in the geothermal probe field<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Temperature and heat meters<\/strong>, which are integrated in the fluid circuit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This monitoring infrastructure enables continuous performance evaluation, early detection of deviations and long-term optimisation of operations. The system follows a clear <strong>seasonal operating cycle<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Winter: Heat deprivation<\/strong> from the ground to heat the buildings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Summer: Regeneration<\/strong> of excess thermal energy via PVT regeneration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This equalisation ensures a <strong>High operational reliability, efficiency and low operating costs<\/strong>, This makes the geothermal system a robust infrastructure investment for the coming decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Near-surface geothermal energy for urban infrastructure<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The project at \u00dcSTRA's Glocksee depot shows how geothermal energy can be used successfully even in space-limited, operationally sensitive urban environments. Through the combination of <strong>early participation, data-based planning and integrated renewable technologies<\/strong> has <a href=\"https:\/\/mup-energy.com\/en\/\"><strong>M&amp;P Energy<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>a solution that harmonises ecological responsibility with operational reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As cities and infrastructure operators are under increasing pressure to reduce their CO\u2082 emissions, projects like this highlight the crucial role of geothermal systems in providing an energy-efficient energy supply. <strong>long-term, climate-resilient heat supply<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you planning an infrastructure, industrial or urban development project and looking for a <strong>future-proof, renewable energy solution<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mup-energy.com\/en\/\"><strong>M&amp;P Energy -<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/siera.com\/de\/\"><strong>Member of the SIERA Alliance<\/strong><\/a><strong> - <\/strong>supports customers from the initial feasibility studies through detailed planning and approval to the realisation of integrated geothermal and renewable energy systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mup-energy.com\/en\/\"><strong>Get in touch with our experts<\/strong><\/a>,how geothermal energy can be adapted to the specific technical, regulatory and sustainability requirements of your project - and take the next step towards a resilient, low-carbon infrastructure. 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