The message is clear: There are significant benefits from using district heating in the process industry’s transition. For the companies and utilities involved, and for society. Through a series of webinars, we zoom in on the benefits, and how we can make them a reality across Europe.
This is still very new, and there are not that many cases in Europe yet. The first publication of the INTREPIDH project introduces some of these cases and shares practical experiences from the industrial companies and district heating utilities that made it happen.
In the webinar series, we dig a bit deeper into the cases and the incentives behind them. The aim is to become smarter and to raise awareness among more people that this could be a game-changer in the European transition.
Overview of the webinar series:
03.12.2025
10.00 CET
1. Highlights from the best practice catalogue
We explain what process heat based on district heating is, examine its potential in Europe, and explore the stories behind some of the cases in the catalogue. Read more
13.01.2025
10.00 CET
2. The technology behind process heat based on district heating
In this webinar, we zoom in on the technical concerns and aspects of suitable temperatures, combinations with high-temperature heat pumps, and grid connections.
27.01.2025
14.00 CET
3. What the history of district heating tells us about industry and infrastructure
Why has society invested in district heating in the past? What is the impact of having a city-wide infrastructure for heat? Join us as we learn from the past and look toward a future with tight integration between industry and district heating.
MARCH
2026
4. Municipalities as the catalyst that brings industry and DH together
In this webinar, we explore the role of municipalities. They already play an essential role in heat planning and business development, so can they take that a step further and combine the two through strategic energy planning?
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APRIL
2026
5. Looking from the industrial perspective – what are the main points?
Balancing competitiveness, climate goals, and public image is not an easy task for the European industrial sector. We dive into the concerns and opportunities to investigate what is needed to motivate and support the industrial sector to collaborate with DH utilities and municipalities.
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JUNE
2026
6. DH utilities reaching out
It is the DH infrastructure that can provide local businesses with both space heating and the reuse of surplus heat, and the supply of process heat. Learn from experience and get recommendations for how utilities can succeed in reaching out to nearby industrial companies.
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JULY
2026
7. Quantify the benefits with techno-economic analyses
It is possible to model and quantify the economic and environmental impact of different technical solutions. Guests from the RAPIDH project explain how modelling supports investment decisions in both industry and DH companies, and how to get far even when the available data is limited.
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SEPT.
2026
8. Highlights and final recommendations from INTREPIDH
We take stock and invite stakeholders to discuss the next steps needed in Germany, France, Denmark, and the rest of Europe.
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The public webinars are organised by the INTREPIDH project funded by the Danish Energy Agency. Each webinar is scheduled for 55 minutes, allowing for both presentations and discussions.