Prague is preparing a major step towards becoming a sustainable city. Nové Dvory, where up to 2,000 municipal rental flats will be built, will use geothermal energy directly from the tunnels of Metro Line D. The technology will enable efficient heating and cooling of buildings and help reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The idea to use heat from the tunnel lining came from SAGASTA, which also prepared the initial analyses for the Prague Public Transit Company.
“We always enjoy looking for innovative solutions. And when you have the opportunity to contribute to a more environmentally friendly operation of the entire city, it is an even greater motivation. Huge thanks go to our tunnelling team, which has done an excellent job on the project,” said SAGASTA’s managing director, Ing. Jiří Čurda.
Heat pumps will be integrated into the tunnel structure, capable of using the heat accumulated in the lining. The result is a stable and economical heating and cooling system, which will be a key element of the energy concept of the new district.
Nové Dvory will offer not only housing, but also full civic amenities including schools, a polyclinic and a community centre. And it is geothermal energy that will ensure that the district is not only modern, but also environmentally friendly. With this project, SAGASTA confirms its position as a leader in innovation for construction and infrastructure.