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“Smart cities” is a concept that involves the smart handling and digital integration of a number of systems and services, such as the supply of electric power, district heating and …

The mega heat pump project in Esbjerg has attracted significant attention since it was first contracted in 2021 – and for good reason. As a first-of-its-kind 70 MW seawater heat …

Achieving Europe’s climate and energy objectives requires not only technological innovation but also governance models that empower citizens and communities. Energy cooperatives, such as Energent in Ghent, Belgium, are emerging …

Low-temperature district heating (LTDH) is a powerful enabler of energy efficiency and renewable integration – reducing heat losses and opening the door to surplus and low-carbon heat sources. This article …

Europe is in trouble. American tariffs, dependence on Russian gas, and Chinese competition are putting pressure on the continent. But there is a way out. District heating can help Europe …

There is often a political wish or demand for new district heating (DH) systems to deliver (close to) 100% renewable heat from day 1. This is a very costly way …

By nature, heat lies deep under our feet. But how do we unlock its sustainable potential in large-scale district heating systems? The city of Aarhus, Denmark, exemplifies the potential of …

In district heating and cooling applications, the choice of piping system plays a crucial role in efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and environmental impact. While single-pipe systems have long been the standard, twin-pipe …

Kredsløb, DK views its district heating customers as partners in the green transition. Therefore, this innovative district heating company has developed a data-based and automated solution for personal communication with …

Heating makes up nearly half of global energy demand and remains largely fossil-based. As the sector decarbonizes, digitalization is becoming increasingly essential for optimizing district energy systems and integrating renewables. …

The South Westminster Area Network (SWAN) is the UK’s first new “Heat Network Zone” and will be the biggest in the country when it’s fully built out. What can heat …

Tapping into the latent heat of water bodies, aqua thermal energy “makes waves” in the clean heat transition and promises sustainable and environmentally friendly heating. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE …

Burnaby, the third largest municipality within Metro Vancouver, is embarking on a significant expansion of District Energy in the region. The municipality is taking an active role in ensuring a …

Europe’s journey toward climate neutrality by 2050 is fraught with challenges, but one thing is clear: addressing the heating and cooling (H&C) sector is critical. According to the EU Energy …

Friesland has always been below sea level and, as such, has constantly faced the threat of rising waters. This ever-present danger made cooperation essential for Frisians, who worked together to …

In line with the 2030 energy strategy plans, Frederiksberg District Heating (DH) Company has taken a significant step toward fuel-free district heating production. Marking 120 years since the network’s inception, …

A partnership between the City of Burnaby and Metro Vancouver is driving the development of district heating in the area. The initiative will leverage excess heat from a Waste-to-Energy plant …

The recipe is simple: 1,000 households, a few enthusiastic volunteers, and a local authority willing to support. The result is the conversion of a small town from individual natural gas …

Pipe relining represents a significant advancement in the renewal of district heating pipes. Combining cost savings, minimal disruption, and environmental benefits, the cutting-edge solution of relining pipe systems is proving …

If you do, let’s play a new game. Instead of battling with cars, let’s play with heat options for urban areas! Let’s battle with the many different options discussed all …

Kalundborg, a hub of industrial innovation in Denmark, is taking a bold step toward sustainability and efficiency with the construction of a state-of-the-art district cooling and heating plant. This ambitious …

District heating relies on treated water for continuous operation but faces challenges from emergencies, maintenance, and expansion needs. These situations can lead to downtime and revenue loss. Mobile water systems …

As the world increasingly prioritizes sustainability and energy efficiency, district cooling systems have become a critical component in reducing energy consumption in urban settings. District cooling refers to the centralized …

Many countries in the Asia-Pacific region have committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by the middle of the century. To meet these ambitious goals, national governments are revising their …

Across the Middle East and Asia, cooling is, ironically, an extremely hot topic these days. Climate change is real, and it affects everyone, everywhere, driven mainly by carbon emissions that, …

How can we efficiently coordinate the growing network of prosumers who produce and consume energy? As future energy networks become more complex, they require a well-equipped toolbox. The algorithms discussed …

Recent data highlights varying performance levels between the newer and older buildings. In the newer building, two rooms exhibited issues, but these were tied to pre-existing conditions. While the heating …

The 10th anniversary edition of the International Conference on Smart Energy Systems has just been held in Aalborg, Denmark, and has welcomed more than 300 attendees from three continents. Over …

HOFOR, the capital city’s utility company, can now deliver more than 100 MW of district cooling to major customers in the capital. The utility company has recently entered contracts with …

As urban centers around the world grow, energy efficiency and sustainability have become pressing concerns. One proven solution to address these concerns is the implementation of District Cooling Systems (DCS). …

While district cooling offers remarkable energy efficiency and environmental benefits, its adaptation to energy systems is still scarce. When investigating both the benefits and challenges, conflicts appear when comparing the …

The India Cooling Action Plan (ICAP), launched in 2019, predicts an eightfold increase in aggregate cooling demand by 2037-38, with building space cooling expected to have a 75% share in …

In the quest for a sustainable future, district heating emerges as a powerful ally to wind power, fostering efficient sector integration. As society seeks cost-effective green conversions for the heating …

The advantages of having a district heating system for heating buildings are multiple, and this article investigates investment benefits compared to individual solutions and how heat source design, including storage, …

Albertslund Utility, Denmark, has cracked the code to lower the district heating temperature all over the town. With shunt valves and temperature zones, the utility can lower the temperature in …

In an era of energy innovation, it’s almost paradoxical that vast amounts of heat generated by urban infrastructure and industrial processes continue to go to waste. Supermarkets, data centers, large …

Large Thermal Energy Storage (LTES) emerges as a key for the energy transition, facilitating cost-effective and reliable renewable heating and cooling for District Heating and other large-scale applications. Moreover, it …

Seasonal thermal storage is a key element in decarbonising district heating networks. It can shift excess heat in summer from industrial waste heat, geothermal energy, heat pumps, and solar thermal …

The future of district heating lies in the 4th Generation systems, which operate at lower temperatures to improve efficiency and sustainability. This article explores recent studies in Danish multi-apartment buildings, …

The need for substantial electricity storage is often emphasized in the transition to renewable energy. However, focusing solely on electricity overlooks the broader energy system. This article advocates for an …

Lessons to be Learned from the Danish neighbor With the adoption of the Wärmeplanungsgesetz (WPG) (the Heat Planning Law) in Germany, the regulatory framework for heat planning has been established. …

In the old days—i.e., before 2014—the world was simple when it came to describing district heating systems (DHS). The systems were based on steam, hot water, or warm water. The …

Photo above: Solar collectors and storage tank at Vraa Heating Plant Locally produced excess heat contributes to the transition towards becoming 100% fossil-free in the municipality of Hjoerring, Denmark. It …

Local heating and cooling planning is coming to every city, with over 45,000 people in Europe. It is hard to overstate how much of a game-changer this could be for …

District heating can make you think of many things – for me, it is not often that Robbie Williams is in the back of my head singing along to a …

If authorities want to help communities establish and develop new district heating networks, it is essential that the community can get the first investigations financed. This can be obtained by …

In November 2023, the final report from the IEA DHC project Digitalisation of District Heating and Cooling (DHC) was published [1]. The project aimed to promote the opportunities of integrating …

Haderslev District Heating is a democratically owned limited company where the customers have a direct influence as shareholders. Its mission is non-profit, and the main objective is to secure stable …

In the journey towards a sustainable future, district heating networks are discovering a powerful new ally: surplus heat from Power-to-X and Carbon Capture processes. This dynamic duo has the potential …

“What is the greater value of heat planning – to cities, citizens, and society? To give input on that topic, we have invited mayor Steen Christiansen from the municipality of …

Pricing waste heat sources for District Heating networks should be based on sharing the “space available for negotiating heat price,” which is a price found between the marginal heat production …

EU and all member states have clear carbon reduction targets and have lately seen the effect of being very dependent on natural gas from one source/provider. With no wish to …

Focus on CO2 reduction and a green transition away from fossil fuels is at the top of the agenda worldwide. This also applies in Mongolia, a large but sparsely populated …

District heating (DH) plants in Denmark have supported the electric grid for decades with services from cogeneration (CHP) plants and, within the last decade, with services from heat pumps and …

In the heart of Hjoerring, a strategic approach is reshaping the landscape of district heating through innovative, locally sourced renewable energy production. Published in Hot Cool, edition no. 1/2024 | ISSN …

This article describes Fjernvarme Fyn, a Danish district heating company that has become one of Denmark’s largest and most complex heat and power plants. It explains the flexibility that daily …

District heating companies are, in many aspects, not different from other companies selling goods to consumers. There is only one product, “heat,” and the price normally is the same for …

The European elections in June 2024 mark the end of my career as a Member of the European Parliament, a career in which energy politics has been at the front …

Yet another COP with the intention to stop fossil fuels took place in 2023. International institutions like the UN and the EU should try to break down legal and institutional …

Photo Elektroöfen ©Badische Stahlwerke On the German-French border in the region of Strasbourg-Kehl, a showcase project for cross-border cooperation in the municipal heat transition is emerging. In the future, 7,000 …

To meet future demands, district heating must become the most attractive option in terms of reliability, price, and colour. Utility professionals know this. What many of them don’t know is …

A new flexible pipe system with plastic service pipe is the result of Kingspan LOGSTOR’s participation in the COOL DH development project. This is the pipe system the district heating …

The Global District Energy Climate Awards is an international initiative coordinated by Euroheat & Power assisted by the IEA DHC and with the support of the UN Environment Programme, the …

Legionnaires’ disease, a severe pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, has become a growing challenge in Denmark and other European countries. A comprehensive Danish project on Legionella in domestic hot water …

A well-planned approach from day one to how a city would like its district heating systems to develop is essential. The key is to take the benefits from the first …

IRR is a theme discussed everywhere when looking at establishing DH systems – the IRR concept is still to be understood in detail in the industry. Still, it is an …

In times of fundamental transitions, like the transition of the energy sector, it becomes imperative to facilitate effective knowledge sharing to boost the general understanding of the sector and raise …

A recent report from Euroheat & Power underlines the key role of digitalisation in European district heating, which is no longer an optional benefit but a necessary means for utilities …

A network for women in the district heating sector – why and how can it benefit the entire industry? By Kamma Eilschou Holm, Founder of KH RELATION  Published in Hot …

There was little doubt ten years ago that the future for district heating in Denmark was to invest in large solar collectors producing hot water. However, the last years have …

Over the past decade, the risk of cyber-attacks has moved high on the agenda in most enterprises and organisations. Traditional risks from changing markets, shifting demographics, and new legislation generally …

Focus on supporting a green transition does not necessarily mean that the only right path is to transition 100% from fossil fuels to renewable energy in one go. Nevertheless, carbon …

Above: Arketype 4 Copenhagen municipality. The municipality explored the possibilities of placing heat pumps, geothermal energy, and heat storage in urban environments. The task was to prepare six hypothetical proposals for …

In France, district heating systems are still struggling to develop and reach ambitious growth objectives. Why is there such a gap between ambitions and realities despite many efforts being put …

The commonality of infrastructure systems is that they enable not only cost-optimized operation but also a cost-stable operation. District energy systems, whether district heating or cooling, are no different. By …

If we are to become independent of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas and instead base the heating of our homes on renewable energy sources like sustainable …

Over the coming decade, Scotland has to decarbonise heating and make our buildings as efficient as possible to meet our climate change objectives and have any chance of staying with …

The amount of money people must pay up-front to connect to district heating (DH) matters. It affects the number of people who will sign-up, and it impacts the economy and …

Viborg District Heating Company constantly works to improve the efficiency of the network. Lowering the temperature is essential, but the company needs the customers to cooperate – i.e., by lowering …

Sustainability has gained increasing attention and importance in society, including the energy industry. Besides the topic’s importance for district heating providers, the sector aims to contribute to it in the …

District heating needs a green transition—but how can we achieve a cost-efficient transition process? A literature review has shown: There are several scientific approaches to developing theoretical heat strategies. However, …

Heliac solar panels generate heat using large lenses that focus sunlight the same way magnifying glasses do. This allows the solution to meet the heat demand even in district heating …

The EU has recast the Energy Efficiency Directive. As politics plays a crucial role in developing future district heating markets, stakeholders within the sector should pay notice. The new Directive …

Danish district heating solutions, in cooperation with industry and the electricity sector, can ensurenot only meeting the goal of a 70% greenhouse gas reduction but also export solutions to Europe. …

Innargi is currently constructing the most extensive coherent geothermal district heating system in the EU, supplying 36.000 households with clean, sustainable heat from 2-3 kilometres depth from Earth’s surface. Adding …

Grenaa District Heating Company invests 7.25 million € in solar cells to cover its electricity consumption, and, at the same time, the excess electricity will be sold to the grid. …

As the world wakes up to the reality of the energy security challenge, intelligent heat pump technologies and district heating could be the answer we’re all looking for. By Raymond …

Often decision-makers and politicians miss that low energy costs are a combination of low energy prices and low energy consumption. The primary learning is that low energy costs can be …

Cutting down unnecessary initiation of power plants and excessive district heating water temperature with hyperlocal weather forecasts is a new way forward. By Tuukka Teppola, Growth Manager – Wx Beacon …

Operational for over a year since its inauguration, Sorø Bioenergy converts garden-parc waste from the municipalities into heat and electricity. The 12 MWth biomass plant is a perfect example of …

The democratic ownership model has played a significant role in Denmark’s energy and heating sector. Democratic companies are common in various sectors in Denmark. The sheer size of the democratic …

This research confronts the myth of active energy consumption. It suggests a new and collaborative path for district heating (DH) companies that want to remain relevant and competitive toward and …

The fluctuating wind and solar PV shall be the main source for electricity in Denmark, but the ordinary electricity demand does not match these fluctuations. This creates problems for the …

In 2014 in the north of the Netherlands, the Groningen Municipality joined forces with the Groningen Water Company to give the city a publicly owned district heat grid company with …

This article describes the Danish district heating company, Hvide Sande District Heating, which has become independent of fossil fuels by using wind and solar energy. This has resulted in lower …

Recent history has shown the current energy system is vulnerable to disruptions in the fuel supply chains, leading to high and unpredictable natural gas and electricity prices. The path towards …

Digitalization, including the use of AI solutions, is an undeniable step in utilizing the full potential of the increasingly complex district heating sector and ensuring an efficient and resilient system …

Today, the green transition is on everybody’s lips, and we all must contribute. District heating companies play a key role in the Danish transition. Published in Hot Cool, edition no. …

The background for Denmark’s leading position in the world concerning the spread of district heating is that covering the heating needs of buildings by connecting to district heating has been …

Inspirations from Denmark and first achievements in the Netherlands. In the Netherlands, district heating has a market share of only 5% because Dutch citizens and industries are heavily dependent on …

The background for Denmark’s leading position in the world concerning the spread of district heating is that covering the heating needs of buildings by connecting to district heating has been …

Today there are many sensors in buildings and district heating/cooling systems with a high temporal resolution. Data from such sensors opens up for new AI and IoT-based solutions. Here we …

District heating utilities have long used consumption data and prognoses to plan their production and meet the local heat demand. But to achieve more operational goals, the use of large …

It is without a doubt that the energy sector worldwide is undergoing major unforeseen changes, which place the attention on sustainable energies. BWSC recognizes the value that green energies can …

“It is fair to conclude from our talks that the district heating sector should welcome the hydrogen sector 100%. We can support the H2 industry with an improved economy and …

By expanding district heating networks, building transmission lines, and intelligent design of heat sources in combination with heat storages fitting to heat demand profiles, it is possible to use waste …

At EU level, the heat pump industry has just started a campaign calling for a “heat pump accelerator”, the hydrogen industry already has one, and now Euroheat and Power has …

Model-based design and new energy technologies ensure robust CO2-neutral heatand power generation and maximum investment value for our customers. For more than ten years, we have added value to our …

A rapidly growing part of VEKS’ business is the development of VEKS Distribution, including Køge Fjernvarme. In Køge, the task over the next five years is to supply district heating …

The present European energy crisis with both very high gas and electricity prices show that district heating network companies having multiple heat sources and storage systems can keep heat price …

Today’s energy security crisis is a heating crisis. This is a message that bears repeating. The challenges we face are unprecedented: heating and cooling account for 50% of EU energy …

The interconnection of Power-to-X produced hydrogen and district heating has the potential to be a key catalyst for the green transition. And therefore, district heating is vital for the success …

This podcast episode is for all the women and people whose identity includes womanhood who have ever experienced imposter syndrome walked into a room and realised they were the only …

In December 2021, the Danish government entered into a political agreement with a broad political majority of the Norwegian Parliament on a comprehensive CCS strategy – capture, transport, and storage …

The hydrogen economy is underway, and it remains an open question in which direction it will go. Clean hydrogen can serve multiple purposes in our future society and the green …

European Energy’s Power-to-X plant will be ready in Esbjerg in the first half of 2023 and supply green hydrogen to the Port of Esbjerg. The surplus heat from the production …

District heating networks are some rather expensive infrastructures and should last as long as possible. Managers of DH networks focus on how best to maintain and secure their networks. When …

Energy sector integration has economic and environmental value. It is a continuation of sensible principles of efficient use of available resources. PtX-technological development, waste heat, and district heating are the …

Hydrogen is commonly mentioned as a future-proof energy carrier capable of decarbonizing the future energy system. While in principle this is correct, in practice, it has a major efficiency drawback. …

Denmark’s Energy Metropolis of Esbjerg welcomes several Power-to-X facilities producing hydrogen, and exciting prospects have emerged as excess heat from the production can be used for residential heating. Mayor Jesper …

The Danish city of Esbjerg has very ambitious goals to become carbon neutral by 2030. By creating sector coupling to existing and future business sectors DIN Forsyning and district heating …

Municipalities in Flanders and Belgium are starting to implement sustainable districtheating, and they can use a three-step methodology in this starting phase: Let’s meet: The energy brokerLet’s plan and map: …

Abstract The digitalization of the demand side increased significantly in the last few years. This was mainly due to the impulse of the European Energy Efficiency Directive (EED 2012/2018), binding …

Reframing industrial waste heat as a cooling need can help us better understand how to communicate with high-temperature industries in a way that’s appealing to them. By Charlotte Owen, Principal …

In many places, new fossil-free heating solutions are met with requirements stipulating that they cannot cost more than natural gas. The reasoning behind such a rule is difficult to under …

District heating and cooling (DHC) systems are generally long-term investments and are relatively cost-intensive to implement. Systems will be in operation for many years, and some system elements will be …

More than a century ago, all policymakers realized that a modern city needs an infrastructure for the environment, in fact, two, one for water and one for wastewater. By Anders …

District heating can play an important, future-proof, and substantial role in the current gas crisis. This fact was forgotten by the International Energy Agency when they released their 10-point plan …

For the last 50 years, district heating (DH) piping networks have been transporting steam and high-temperature water around our cities. For this job, steel pipes have been the best choice, …

The paper describes the analysis of the Gentofte District Heating Company as it will be when extended with consumers converted from natural gas in the coming years. The project’s objective …

Dependence on foreign energy supply to the European Union is not sustainable, not for social Europe nor the climate. The heating sector is one of the most important sectors to …

For the district heating (DH) network to become more energy efficient in the future, it is relevant to improve the DH technology further. By lowering the temperatures, the production of …

Conversion from gas is a topic that is highly relevant and important, unfortunately, even more, so these days. There are not manylights in the dark these days, but one small …

Seven years, seven months, and counting down – That is how long is left until 2030, a crucial year in German climate and energy policy. By then, Germany wants to …

There’s a photograph doing the rounds on LinkedIn. It’s a meeting room set for lunch. White linen, flowers on the table, lots of natural daylight. Lots of men. Lots of …

ABB is a global technology expert in energy solutions, software, drives and motors. That makes it the ideal partner to take district heating and cooling projects to a whole new …

This article will focus on a new opportunity for qualifying recycled HDPE from external sources to produce the casing on new pre-insulated pipes so that the product will consist of …

We better get this right! One way is to understand what best practice is and how others have done. Best practice can inform us and provide guidance and inspiration to …

The mantra at Salaspils Siltums Ltd. is that the best way to protect the future environment is by acting now. It is of utmost importance to actively do something about …

The future energy infrastructure puts high demands on the underlying IT architecture in the energy companies. The IT architecture must enable unhampered data exchange across older technologies, cloud services, meters, …

Ukraine aims to align its climate policy and legislation with the Paris Agreement and the European Green Deal by strengthening its cooperation with the EU on energy efficiency and substitutions …

The theme in this podcast is “Going Greener,” to discuss that, we have invited Hrvoje Klobucar from the Croatian city Karlovac and Johan Sølvhøj Heinesen from Egedal DH Company north …

The green conversion of the district heating system in Copenhagen and the surrounding area has been underway for many years. Several players – such as the district heating companies CTR, …

In the last months, we have seen rising energy prices all over Europe. The reasons behind this are plenty and diverse, but the result is that more and more citizens …

The idea to combine the production of district heating (DH) with carbon-negative technologies is still in its infancy, with few operational concepts implemented. This reflects the overall picture regarding carbon-negative …

District heating (DH) tariffs vary between heat networks, between cities, and between the EU-Member States. This article compares average tariffs in four Member States: the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, and Sweden. …

Vattenfall is working with cities, developers, delivery partners, and supply chains to assess the long-term opportunities for large-scale district heating (DH) and transform them into reality. In the UK, we …

For enabling district heating (DH), consumers’ trust and acceptance are necessary. Therefore, DH projects should be based on socioeconomic viability and an aim for the societal common good. Price and …

A key to making Power-to-X much more energy-efficient – and cost-effective – is district heating (DH). A key to making 100% carbon neutral DH is integrating excess heat from other …

In recent years, the 5th generation of DH has been emerging. But what are the drivers behind the development, and how is it positioned compared to the prior generations? Before …

In Italy, the expression “scoprire l’acqua calda,” if literally translated into English, stands for “discovering hot water.” It means that what you just discovered is nothing new; indeed, it is …

The need to change how we heat our homes has been put into overdrive with the invasion of Ukraine and the following energy and natural gas crisis. This urgent need …

At a modern waste cogeneration plant, the energy in the non-recyclable waste is utilized while protecting the environment. Spreading the modern incineration method globally, hence waste not thrown in a …

A new ground-breaking project can remove 500.000 tons of the CO2 emitted from Amager Ressource Center (ARC) annually from late 2025. This will serve as significant support for the Municipality …

Since the invasion of Ukraine by Putin’s Government, European countries have found themselves stuck in a painful situation. While eager to stop importing natural gas from Russia, they are simultaneously …

Denmark is ranked among the top countries in the world according to the World Energy Council (WEC) energy trilemma criteria: energy security, energy equity, and sustainability. The small Scandinavian country …

More than 70 defects were mended in 40 kilometers of underground steel pipes located by drones equipped with thermal sensors to allow asset management programs to work more efficiently on …

DEVCCO MEMBER COMPANY PROFILE Worldwide district energy venture Devcco is a private, independent company owned by its founding partners. Highly dedicated and experienced individuals founded it to develop projects and …

By Roelof Potters and Hans Korsman Kick the habit In the past 50 years, the Netherlands has allowed itself to become addicted to its own supply of natural gas. Going …

Useful results for further digital developments In the later years, dynamic changes in society and the demand for energy-efficient solutions pushes the energy sector towards digitalization. The HEAT 4.0 provides …

Heat demand densities and consumer connection rates determine DH systems’ economic viability and sustainability. Hence, encouraging heat consumers to connect —and remain connected— to the local DH system is essential …

A new study shows significant economic, environmental, and social benefits from the co-development of hydrogen and district heating in the UK. By Jacob Byskov Kristensen, Energy Counsellor, Embassy of Denmark, …

Climate and reduction of CO2 emissions have reached the very top of the agenda in most countries. People have taken on the responsibility, and therefore, the topic has received the …

The innovation boost on district heating systems in the Netherlands By Frits Verheij, Senior consultant energy transition at TNO, and Program Director of WarmingUP A large consortium has joined forces …

Why ownership makes a difference On the 3rd of September 2021, the city-owned district heating company Wärme Hamburg will celebrate its second birthday. Two years ago, Hamburg repurchased the remaining …

Lessons learned from the ongoing WEDISTRICT project The Horizon 2020 project Renewable District Heating and Cooling (DHC), in short W.E.DISTRICT, investigates technologies in four demonstration sites in Europe. The WEDISTRCIT …

Back in 2009, when the COP15 (United Nations Climate Change Conference) in Copenhagen was planned, the top management and the political majority of Albertslund Municipality decided on an ambitious climate …

District heating and cooling (DHC) benefits energy security, the economy, and the environment. It is one of the most effective means to implement renewable energy (RE) and benefit from the …

The need for cooling in Asia is rising fast and is demanding for the environment and the electricity supply. District cooling (DC) in Asia, especially in China but also in …

In Metropole Rouen, France The French government and the energy agency ADEME have a clear strategy of using local biomass, which would otherwise just rot and compost, emitting large amounts of …

Digitalization drives operational and financial sustainability. As the complexity of district heating continues to increase, digitalization provides an even stronger basis for decisions, making it a necessity for utilities to …

With lower system temperatures, it is cost-efficient to use renewable heat sources and waste heat. The slow takeoff can be seen as a chicken or egg dilemma. What should come …

A business case for sharing investment and benefit Høje Taastrup Fjernvarme a.m.b.a. (district heating company (HTF)) and the district heating trans-mission company VEKS are currently establishing a Pit Thermal Energy …

Taarnby Forsyning, the public utility in Taarnby Municipality, a suburb of Copenhagen, DK, has, despite many obstacles, established a remarkable district heating and cooling system in the new Kastrup Business …

We are committed to the philosophy that we all play an important role in reducing energy consumption and developing a society that counter-fights CO₂ emissions and reduces the impact on …

CO2 neutral energy systems also mean CO2 neutral heating sectors. However, this raises questions about what technologies should be utilized and to what extent energy savings should be implemented. In …

– Useful results for further digital developments In the later years, dynamic changes in society and the demand for energy-efficient solutions pushes the energy sector towards digitalization. The HEAT 4.0 …

The International Energy Agency IEA publishes a range of unique and detailed energy statistics worldwide. Here we share IEA data, giving you an outlook on the status and development of …

How do we, as a small nation, contribute to the climate change emergency? What can a local authority or public body do to reduce our carbon footprint and provide green …

The calendar shows March 2021. A renewed focus on green energy is a reality in the United States. The big question is what it means for the district energy (DE) …

New technology allows the coupling of electricity, heating, and cooling in an electrothermal energy storage system. By Raymond C. Decorvet, MAN ETES Business Development, MAN Energy Solutions Switzerland Ltd. Illustration …

Member Company Profile: PERNEXUS SYSTEMS Many companies, people, figures, and facts are involved in supply chain projects – making it difficult to keep an overview of the entire process. The …

Ringsted District Heating Company (DHC), a large district heating utility in Denmark, has reduced its reliance on fossil fuels by 97% after installing an innovative heat recovery system using heat …

One of the main climate goals in Austria is to reach carbon neutrality by 2040. The renewable share in district heating (DH) is currently at 48.4%, of which the vast …

A unanimous Scottish Parliament recently passed the Heat Networks (Scotland) Bill – the first legislative framework for district heating in the United Kingdom. By Jacob Byskov Spangsberg, Energy Counsellor, Embassy …

The question: What role do district heating systems play in the energy transition, price competitiveness, and electricity demand management? And how does all this fit into the context of decarbonization? …

Historically, KMD was owned by the Danish municipalities before being made a private company. KMD was later on bought by NEC Corporation, which focused on the energy sector through their …

More and more cities, regions, and countries set a clear target for a sustainable fossil-free or carbon-neutral future. But big dreams are hard to achieve even though plans are extensive. …

Warmia and Masuria are in full swing, saying goodbye to coal and welcoming green fuels, and reducing emissions and landfill gasses. By Konrad Nowak, Chairman of the Managing Board of …

Cooperation between mostly Danish partners, aiming at the next generation digitally supported district heating, is described in Hot Cool 2020 no.1. By Alfred Heller, Civil Engineer, PhD, Chief Consulting Engineer, …

How can district heating compete in a heating market dominated by electrical heating based on renewable energy? For most European countries, this question may seem irrelevant since we all know …

The state of Baden-Württemberg introduces compulsory municipal heat planning for the biggest cities in the state. For the first time, the cities must develop a vision for their carbon-free heat …

A recent study of Shetlanders found that up to 44% of our DNA was of Scandinavian origin. That suggests many Viking tourists formed strong relationships in the islands years ago!Shetland …

Implementing a Pit Thermal Energy Storage (PTES) in an energy system has substantial benefits. In recent years, investments have been made into low-temperature heat storage to develop, optimize, and commercialize …

District heating and cooling (DHC) benefits energy security, the economy, and the environment. It is one of the most effective means to implement renewable energy and benefit from heat and …

Changing energy around the world with customized renewable energy solutions AalborgCSPA/S isa leadingdeveloper andsupplierof innovative renewable energy technologies aiming at changing the way energy is produced today. Relying on extensive …

In 2017, Næstved District Heating experienced a cyberattack. After this incident, the district heating company has taken its IT security to a higher level to minimize future attacks. By Marianne …

Worldwide, the need for comfort cooling buildings is at least the same as the need for heating buildings. The need for comfort cooling buildings is self-evident in countries like, e.g., …

In 2008, the central part of the Carlsberg Brewery moved the majority of its beer production away from the brewery’s original site in the center of the Danish capital, Copenhagen. …

There is a growing need for cooling, and district cooling is like district heating, a natural part of the urban infrastructure in smart cities. The benefits of district cooling can …

In Høje Taastrup, a suburb of Copenhagen, the local district heating company Høje- Taastrup District Heating Company (HTF) successfully supplies district cooling (DC) to companies and office buildings. The first …

The cooling demand in our buildings is increasing. District Cooling can offer a sustainable and cost-efficient solution for the increasing demand. Attention needs to be paid to passive measures for …

Sustainable energy, right beneath your feet The planet we live in contains a natural and inexhaustible resource. Groundwater! It is a natural and unlimited resource for more than quenching thirst. …

The need for air conditioning in the world is rising due to population growth, urbanization, and increasing prosperity. The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, IPCC, estimated cooling demand for …

Energy Management – the smart way Brunata is a family-owned business delivering energy metering for more than 100 years. Today, our company is part of the Minol group and is …

HOFOR, VEKS, and CTR strive to be DH CO2-neutral in 2025. To achieve this, they focus on existing and well-known technologies and new and less-tested ones. By Lars Hansen, Market …

In 2018, the Danish parliament decided to phase out coal in Combined Heat and Power plants (CHP) by 2030. However, it was not fast enough for Ørsted, the owner of …

Europe has the ambition to utilize district heating (DH) as the backbone of the energy transition because it can store energy from unstable renewable energy sources like wind and sun, …

District heating and cooling infrastructures are essential for a green transition. To make it happen, cities and municipalities play a crucial role as they govern the local activities needed to …

A new heat pump center next door to Facebook’s data center is an important part of District Heating Funen’s (DHF) plan to phase out coal in 2022. Surplus heat from …

Once upon a time… In 1984 the municipalities of Frederiksberg, Gentofte, Gladsaxe, Copenhagen, and Taarnby, in the Greater Copenhagen Area, joined forces to implement and operate a united district heating …

Although there are several tools for project feasibility studies, few software programs provide data and scientific calculation methods to perform strategic energy planning at a city or regional scale. That …

Airplanes, trucks, and cargo ships that do not emit CO2. Does that sound like future music to your ears? The Jumbo Jet Denmark is in the air and is on …

All over the world, politicians try to solve the big question: How to decarbonize the world, their country, region, or city. Some answers have more political than real value. For reducing …

– A global family business 2019 was a landmark year for Frese A/S in Slagelse, Denmark, in more than one way. The company celebrated its 75th anniversary since it was …

HEATman is leading the digital agenda for the district heating sector. HEATman is a cooperation between private and public partners. The goal is an integrated and adaptable product platform for …

Green Energy provides an overview of the four most common business models concerning surplus heat, but it could as well be describing district cooling, a supply of district heating by …

The Internal Rate of Return (IRR) is undoubtedly a key metric used within the financial appraisal for investing in a project. It is probably the most quoted financial metric because …

Cities are growing and we need to create more livable cities to meet the UN Sustainability Goals. Energy plays an important role in air quality, carbon footprint, and fuel poverty. …

Aquathermal energy is a unique source of heat and cold. In the Netherlands, it has a great potential to partly provide the heat demand of the built environment. The concept …

Since 1990, greenhouse gas emissions in Scotland have fallen by almost 50%, driven by the power sector. And this was just the beginning. ‘The Climate Change Act 2019′ introduced a …

In many places, lower consumer prices could be obtained by replacing natural gas with district heating. But such conversions are often countered by a remaining debt at the natural gas …

Natural gas, oil, and coal contribute by far the most greenhouse gas emissions. The Paris Climate Change Agreement, setting goals for reducing CO2 emissions and slowing down the global climate …

In this article, we discuss different drivers and development approaches and consider some basic necessary steps to take to district energize a city. Isidore McCormack is the Chief Project Manager, …