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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Sector coupling

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From Power-to-X to district heating: Sector coupling for efficient energy planning

25 October 2024

On Wednesday, 23 October, State of Green and partners brought together stakeholders from the public and private sectors to explore how sector coupling can maximise renewable energy utilisation, enhance energy efficiency, and drive the development of an integrated energy system through smart energy planning.

Perspective

District energy

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Time to bring heat home

25 October 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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Consistent regulation – A prerequisite for district heating

25 October 2024

Since 1979, the Danish Heat Supply Act has mandated local authorities to plan heat infrastructures based on socio-economic analyses, ensuring consumer protection, efficiency and alignment with national energy ambitions.

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District energy

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How district heating enables sector coupling

25 October 2024

With the green transition, an increasing share of our power is produced from fluctuating sources such as solar and wind. District heating has been and will continue be key in ensuring that they are integrated successfully and optimally into our energy systems.

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Combined heat and power production

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District Energy

25 October 2024

The backbone of a flexible, resilient and efficient energy system. Available in both English and German.

Perspective

District energy

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From energy independence to the future integrated energy system

25 October 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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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

Company

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.

Financial Institution

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.