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The aim is to assess the feasibility of using soil for thermal energy storage to heat buildings during cold periods.

March 14, 2026Energy ReportsOpen Access

Investigation of soil-based heat storage system for sustainable building heating

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The aim is to assess the feasibility of using soil for thermal energy storage to heat buildings during cold periods.
Experimental study of heat dissipation in soil.
Numerical analysis of soil temperature fields.
Assessment of solar collector performance based on charge levels.
Summer-generated heat can effectively be used for winter heating.
Reduced charging potential is observed with increased soil charge levels.
Average soil temperature is identified as a key control parameter over traditional methods.

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Investigation evaluates heat storage in soil for building heating, suggesting implications for design calculations.

Bandarwadkar et al. (2026) studied this question.

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