Posts about District Heating (3)

The words District Heating Networks have become common in conversations about the urban energy transition. In fact, a multitude of initiatives on a global scale have gone beyond simply talking, putting the potential of District Heating Networks to work.

The heating industry stands at a threshold as climate emergency concerns arise and energy scarcity threatens to become an energy crisis. With a marked significance in its contributions to carbon emissions, leading agents in the heating sector have made it their goal to move away from fossil fuels.

The story of district heating in Denmark is one in which a combination of regulation and thoughtful planning have meant a giant leap forward towards the energy transition.

The physical phenomenon of latent heat has been understood for centuries as one of the key components of the study of thermal energy behavior. More recently, the importance of latent heat has taken a new meaning as a facilitator of crucial operations for developing a sustainable heating industry. Ke[..]

The water-to-water heat pump represents a key development for operators looking to decarbonize their projects and access sustainable, efficient heating and cooling equipment.

The need for sustainable cities is unquestionable. While these might take many shapes and forms in the coming years, a few figures can shed some light on the impending need for a model of a viable eco city.

The COP or coefficient of performance is a crucial measure to understand any heat engine’s energy efficiency. In a context where energy efficiency has become key for the development of projects, calculating and knowing the coefficient of performance of heat pumps has become a key metric.

The district energy system is quickly becoming one of the most popular heating and cooling alternatives in urban areas due its economic and environmental advantages. While employing a district energy plant that distributes heating to wider areas is not a new idea, these structures are currently beco[..]

The term (and possibilities it entails) seasonal thermal energy storage has been around for decades. In fact, the prospects of seasonal heat storage have been investigated since the 1970s decade in Europe.

The net-zero carbon future that is today envisioned by both public and private institutions must necessarily involve a transition towards energy efficient cities.

The question of ‘what is CHP?’ doesn’t exist in a vacuum, but as part of a larger discussion on how heating technologies can reach a more sustainable approach. For a few years now, governmental authorities, citizens and companies have been questioning the types of transformations that need to happen[..]

While ground source heat pumps have been around since the late 1940s, they’re living a particularly favorable moment at the time. As more private and public entities seek ways to advance towards sustainable heating technologies, the use of ground source heating stands out as particularly environment[..]