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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. …