Joint export promotion visit to Southeast England

The Southeast is the most populous region in England, with over eight and a half million inhabitants. In most of the region's major cities, heat network developments are going on or in planning. Projects at all stages are represented with Southampton Heat Network being in operation since 1986 to Crawley Borough Council, who in 2022 will tender for a feasibility study for a new phase for their network.

The increased heat network activity in the Southeast of England follows the general trend in the UK. In 2021 heat networks provide about 3% of the overall UK heat demand across the domestic, public, industrial and commercial sectors, but a much higher share can be achieved.
The government's research suggests that heat networks could cost-effectively meet 14-20% of the UK heat demand by 2030 and 43% by 2050 under the current support schemes.
We are looking at a growth market, and all have high expectations for future opportunities, as was also shown in the latest export statistics from DBDH et. al.

DBDH has long-term DH relations in the UK with the Trade Council in London. Together we have planned an export promotion tour to Southeast England with a base in Brighton. The program has been developed with local partners such as city councils, universities, and district heating operators. You are invited to present innovative and new solutions during the seminar.

Draft Program:

Day 1: Heat Network Conference
Venue: Central Brighton (TBA)
Start of program 10.30

Speakers include:
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Municipal heat networks from SE England, including
• Crawley Borough Council
• Worthing and Adur Council
• Kent County Council

Municipal Heat networks from Denmark

Other speakers TBA - as well as speaking opportunities for Danish participants

Evening: Dinner with local stakeholders and key industry stakeholders

Day 2:
Innovation Workshop with energy company Pinnacle Power

• Introduction to Pinnacle Power and their portfolio of heat networks
• Presentation of participating Danish companies and their solutions
• Workshop with the local university about their heat network (TBC)
• Introduction to local university estate and their heat network
• Presentation of participating Danish companies and their solutions

End of program 14:00

Price for this event:

The price for participation in the two-day export promotion to Southeast England is (per company):
• 5,500 DKK (ex. VAT) (one representative pr. company
• 1,000 DKK pr. extra representative pr. company (up to maximum three representatives pr. company)
The visit is co-sponsored by the Danish Trade Council, and due to extra Covid-19 support, the prices are extraordinarily attractive! The prices are dependent on the company's ability to receive support under the de minimis rules.

Please reply to Lars Hummelmose (LH@DBDH.DK) as soon as possible to confirm your participation!