Ascó Sports Complex Uses Geothermal Energy to Cut Costs
Why this is here: The complex uses 193 photovoltaic panels generating over 93.6 kW of electrical power and a geothermal field with vertical perforations approximately 125 meters deep to harness stable underground temperatures.
Ascó, Spain, has opened a new sports complex that reduces energy costs using geothermal technology from Ecoforest. The Complex Lúdic Esportiu Municipal utilizes heat generated by geothermal heat pumps to warm the swimming pool and provide hot water. This system provides heating, cooling, and hot water simultaneously.
The complex integrates a covered pool, fitness areas, rehabilitation spaces, and wellness zones designed for maximum energy efficiency. Geothermal energy is combined with photovoltaic energy, air treatment units, and dehumidification to create an “energy hub.” The installed system is projected to pay for itself in 5 to 8 years through reduced energy consumption and simplified maintenance.
Traditional sports complexes with indoor pools are energy-intensive, requiring constant heating for the pool and cooling for fitness areas. This new system recovers waste heat from cooling the gym to heat the pool, creating a closed-loop energy circuit. Ecoforest’s high-temperature recovery technology allows the building to function efficiently.