Experimental Proof of a Solar-Powered Heat Pump System for Soil Thermal Stabilization

We suggested earlier a new sustainable method for permafrost thermal stabilization that combines passive screening of solar radiation and precipitation with active solar-powered cooling the near-surface soil layer thus preventing heat penetration in depth. Feasibility this has been shown by calculations, but needed experimental proof. In article, we are presenting results temperature measurements obtained at implementation outside area which actually meant higher loads than area. have is kept frozen during whole summer, even air temperatures exceeding +30 °C. Therefore, experimentally proven to be capable sustaining frozen. addition usual building structures’ stabilization, could used prevent development thermokarst, gas emission craters, landslides; greenhouse gases, chemical, biological pollution from upper thawing layers, least human activities; protection against coastal erosion, restoration after wildfires. Using commercially widely-available components, technology can scaled up virtually any size objects.