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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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Combined heat and power production
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Surplus heat from industry
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District energy

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A flexible Tool to analyze District Heating Operations and identify cost-optimal Solutions

17 March 2025
The Swedish company Trollhättan Energi is developing its district heating systems in the Swedish municipality of Trollhättan. They need a flexible tool to analyze existing district heating operations, explore options for new technologies, and identify feasible and cost-optimal solutions. Trollhättan
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solutions

Energy efficiency in buildings

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Recommending Investments in New Technologies to optimize Energy Supply

17 March 2025
The American company Brightcore Energy wishes to identify the optimal energy mix for a customer embarking on renovating and optimizing a facility’s heating and cooling systems. The facility is a school connected to an adjacent residential neighborhood in Arlington, Massachusetts. At the outset
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Policy frameworks

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Denmark on track to meet climate targets

28 February 2025
According to the Danish Climate Council’s 2025 Status Report, Denmark is on course to meet its 2025 climate target, while progress towards the 2030 goal remains within reach but requires full policy implementation.
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Surplus heat from industry

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Utilising excess heat to warm up Danish homes

17 January 2025
The Danish government and a broad coalition of political parties have agreed to remove a price cap on excess heat, making it easier for businesses to provide surplus energy to district heating systems. The decision aims to reduce energy waste and support the integration of excess heat into Denmark’s heating infrastructure.
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Perspective

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Sound of Green: Making green heat mandatory

17 December 2024
How do you create a cost-effective and sustainable heat transition? Why has Denmark chosen to bet on district heating? And what does it take to unlock its benefits? These are some of the questions discussed in this Sound of Green episode about heat planning and district heating.
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5 examples of why district heating is the energy solution of tomorrow

16 December 2024
As climate change accelerates, cities worldwide face the challenge of balancing urban growth with sustainable energy sources. District energy offers a unique opportunity to address multiple urban challenges simultaneously, by reducing emissions while ensuring reliable energy supplies.
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Meet Danish district energy professionals

Utility

Electricity grid

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Andel

Andel is Denmark’s leading energy and fibre-optic group. We are also a cooperative society and a group with subsidiaries. The purpose of Andel is to create value for society, our customers and coopera

Company

Wind energy

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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP)

Founded in 2012, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners P/S (CIP) today is the world’s largest dedicated fund manager within greenfield renewable energy investments and a global leader in offshore wind.

Company

Air pollution from industry production

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Ramboll

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

Company

Air pollution from industry production

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COWI

COWI is a global consulting group headquartered in Denmark. Our services cover engineering, architecture, renewable energy, environmental services, and more.

Company

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

Global leader in water solutions. When you need water, we get it to you efficiently. We’re a global leader of energy-efficient water solutions for use in homes, buildings, industries, utilities and ag

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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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Building materials

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Lotusenergy.dk

We at Lotusenergy.dk are dedicated to driving innovation in sustainable and high-performance plasma hydrogen technology solutions to shape the energy of the future for the benefit of you and our plane
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.