The map shows the heat flux density in mW / m2, which is mostly a reflection of the heat transfer from the Earth's interior to the surface; the heat flux is determined by measuring the temperature gradient in 111 wells and by measuring the thermal conductivity on rock samples from most of these wells; since the mentioned measurements refer only to the upper 3 to 5 km of the Earth's crust, they represent surface heat flux density. The map considers topographic correction and does not include significant convection zones.
The purpose of the map is a spatial presentation of surface heat flux density values of rocks and soils in Slovenia. Heat flux density represents one of the key parameters for calculation of exploitation potential for shallow geothermal sources.
Use: + Research and use of shallow geothermal energy for heating and cooling the facilities + Preparation of professional bases for geothermal heat pump systems planning + Spatial planning + Guidelines for the development of local energy concepts