District energy

Put simply, district energy is about moving energy in water, with a valuable temperature, from a place of production to the place of consumption. Denmark’s district heating system is highly energy efficient and has been one of the key drivers for reduced energy consumption and CO2 emissions from the energy sector.

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District energy: Supplying energy-efficient heating and cooling through a collective system

District energy is about securing an energy-efficient heating and cooling supply through a collective system. Put simply, district energy is about moving energy in water, with a valuable temperature, from a place of production to the place of consumption.

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district energy pipes at cooling station in Copenhagen

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Geothermal energy

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Geothermal energy to be integrated into Greater Copenhagen’s district heating system

26 November 2024

A new agreement aims to introduce geothermal energy to Greater Copenhagen’s district energy grid. This initiative is part of a broader expansion of district heating in the region, projected to provide heat to 39,000 households across seven municipalities starting in 2028.

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Combined heat and power production

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CopenHill: The story of the iconic waste-to-energy plant

20 November 2024

Copenhagen’s rapid urbanisation and its ambitious climate goals to presented a unique challenge: how to manage the city’s growing waste while addressing the increasing demand for renewable energy. CopenHill, also known as Amager Bakke, blends industrial efficiency with urban recreation. Designed by

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District energy

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Harnessing waste heat from drinking water for district heating

19 November 2024

As cities work to reduce dependency on fossil fuels, expanding local, renewable sources of district heating has become a priority. On Frederiksberg, traditional district heating is predominantly produced by combined heat and power (CHP) plants using biofuels, with occasional reliance on fossil fuels

Perspective

District energy

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Time to bring heat home

12 November 2024

The following perspective is a foreword from the white paper "District energy - The backbone of a flexible, resilient and efficient energy system" by Managing Director of Euroheat & Power, Aurélie Beauvais.

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District energy

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From energy independence to the future integrated energy system

12 November 2024

The following perspective is a foreword from the white paper "District energy - The backbone of a flexible, resilient and efficient energy system" by Director of The Danish Energy Agency, Kristoffer Böttzauw.

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District energy

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New white paper on district energy: The backbone of a futureproof energy system

12 November 2024

As a model of resilient energy infrastructure, district energy is well-positioned to support the transition toward low-carbon, renewable-based urban energy systems. With a brand new white paper, filled with tangible cases and Danish experiences, we seek to unpack district energy as a key solution in a futureproof energy system.

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Meet Danish district energy professionals

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Wind energy

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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP)

Founded in 2012, CIP today is the world’s largest dedicated fund manager within greenfield renewable energy investments and a global leader in offshore wind. The funds managed by CIP focus on investme

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Air pollution

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Ramboll

Ramboll is a leading international architecture, engineering, and consultancy company, owned by the Ramboll Foundation.

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Air pollution

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COWI

We provide state-of-the-art services within engineering, environmental science and economics with due consideration for the environment and society.

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Combined heat and power production

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Ørsted

The Ørsted vision is a world that runs entirely on green energy. Ørsted develops, constructs, and operates offshore and onshore wind farms, solar farms, energy storage facilities, renewable hydrogen a

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Water management

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Grundfos

We are a global water technology company committed to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improving the quality of life for people.

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Biomass

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Danfoss

The global climate crisis caused by carbon emissions is a key threat to society and our planet. Danfoss’ energy-efficient and climate-friendly solutions enable a cost-effective green transition.

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Green financing

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Rockstart Ventures

Rockstart is a leading accelerator VC investing in ambitious founders with groundbreaking visions for a regenerative and sustainable future.

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Air pollution

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Burmeister & Wain Energy

BWE Biomass Boilers (BWE) meets the market demand through development, design, construction and commissioning of high efficiency advanced utility and biomass steam boilers to the energy industry.

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District energy

District energy is about securing an energy-efficient heating and cooling supply through a collective system. Denmark’s increase in energy efficiency and reduction in carbon emissions can largely be attributed to the wide-spread adoption of district heating and combined heat and power systems.

Grid and infrastructure

Grid and infrastructure are about ensuring a robust and reliable energy distribution system that can support a sustainable and efficient power supply. By integrating renewable energy sources and implementing advanced monitoring and control systems, Denmark has been able to maintain a high level of energy security while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Energy storage

Energy storage is about providing a reliable means to store and manage energy, ensuring a consistent and flexible power supply. Denmark's innovation in energy storage solutions, including advanced battery technologies and thermal storage systems, has significantly enhanced the stability and efficiency of its energy grid.

Sector coupling

Sector coupling, also known as sector integration, presents a transformative approach to efficiently harnessing renewable energy sources. Referring to the integration of the electricity, heating, cooling and mobility sectors, sector coupling allows us to maximise the use of renewable energy, enhance energy efficiency and create a more flexible and resilient energy system.