[PDF] Advancing District Heating Cooling Solutions And Uptake In European Cities eBook

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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,12 MB
Release : 2023
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ISBN : 9789268003008

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Heating and cooling consume half of the EU's energy. Today, the majority of heating and cooling is still generated from fossil fuels and almost all of the waste heat produced in the EU is currently not used. The IEA finds in its 2020 report on heating that the decarbonisation of the sector is not on track (https://www.iea.org/reports/heating). In order to fulfil the EU's climate and energy goals, the heating and cooling sector must not only urgently become more efficient, but carbon-neutral by using 100% renewable sources and waste heat. District Heating and Cooling (DHC) is a proven solution for delivering heating, hot water and cooling services through a network of insulated pipes, from a central point of generation to the end user. They are suited to feed in locally available, renewable and low-carbon energy sources, such as solar thermal and geothermal heat, waste heat from industry and commercial buildings, heat from combined heat and power plants. The ability to integrate diverse energy sources means customers are not dependent upon a single source of supply. District energy networks are inherently diverse and variable in terms of size and load; while employing similar operating principles, each network develops according to specific local circumstances and adapts to continuous innovation. Heat networks are based on economies of scale, as the generation of heat in one large plant can often be more efficient than production in multiple smaller ones.

Author : Robin Wiltshire
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 28,17 MB
Release : 2015-08-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1782423958

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Advanced District Heating and Cooling (DHC) Systems presents the latest information on the topic, providing valuable information on the distribution of centrally generated heat or cold energy to buildings, usually in the form of space heating, cooling, and hot water. As DHC systems are more efficient and less polluting than individual domestic or commercial heating and cooling systems, the book provides an introduction to DHC, including its potential contribution to reducing carbon dioxide emissions, then reviews thermal energy generation for DHC, including fossil fuel-based technologies, those based on renewables, and surplus heat valorization. Final sections address methods to improve the efficiency of DHC. Gives a comprehensive overview of DHC systems and the technologies and energy resources utilized within these systems Analyzes the various methods used for harnessing energy to apply to DHC systems Ideal resource for those interested in district cooling, teleheating, heat networks, distributed heating, thermal energy, cogeneration, combined heat and power, and CHP Reviews the application of DHC systems in the field, including both the business model side and the planning needed to implement these systems

Author : Antonio Colmenar Santos
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 24,62 MB
Release : 2020-05-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 3039288393

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Conventional thermal power generating plants reject a large amount of energy every year. If this rejected heat were to be used through district heating networks, given prior energy valorisation, there would be a noticeable decrease in the amount of fossil fuels imported for heating. As a consequence, benefits would be experienced in the form of an increase in energy efficiency, an improvement in energy security, and a minimisation of emitted greenhouse gases. Given that heat demand is not expected to decrease significantly in the medium term, district heating networks show the greatest potential for the development of cogeneration. Due to their cost competitiveness, flexibility in terms of the ability to use renewable energy resources (such as geothermal or solar thermal) and fossil fuels (more specifically the residual heat from combustion), and the fact that, in some cases, losses to a country/region’s energy balance can be easily integrated into district heating networks (which would not be the case in a “fully electric” future), district heating (and cooling) networks and cogeneration could become a key element for a future with greater energy security, while being more sustainable, if appropriate measures were implemented. This book therefore seeks to propose an energy strategy for a number of cities/regions/countries by proposing appropriate measures supported by detailed case studies.

Author : Asian Development Bank
Publisher : Asian Development Bank
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 22,1 MB
Release : 2017-02-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9292577107

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This report defines the concept of district cooling and summarizes its benefits and challenges then presents technologies used in the process---including stand-alone as well as integrated or cogeneration (or even trigeneration) solutions. It also discusses business models followed in the district cooling sector and considers the financial feasibility of district cooling projects and goes over the various regulations regarding district cooling. The report then looks into how district cooling has developed worldwide and examines the district cooling market in the People's Republic of China, then recommends steps that should be taken for the further development of district cooling in the country.

Author : United Nations Publications
Publisher : UN
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 25,63 MB
Release : 2017-03-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789211587326

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This report identifies modern district energy as the most effective approach for many cities to transition to sustainable heating and cooling, by improving energy efficiency and enabling higher shares of renewables. This publication is one of the first reports to provide concrete policy, finance and technology best-practice recommendations on addressing the heating and cooling sectors in cities through energy efficiency improvements and the integration of renewables, both of which are central to the energy transition. These recommendations have been developed in collaboration with 45 champion cities, all of which use district energy, with 11 of them using it to achieve 100 per cent renewables or carbon-neutral targets.

Author : Antonio Colmenar Santos
Publisher :
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 10,96 MB
Release : 2020
Category : Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
ISBN : 9783039288403

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Conventional thermal power generating plants reject a large amount of energy every year. If this rejected heat were to be used through district heating networks, given prior energy valorisation, there would be a noticeable decrease in the amount of fossil fuels imported for heating. As a consequence, benefits would be experienced in the form of an increase in energy efficiency, an improvement in energy security, and a minimisation of emitted greenhouse gases. Given that heat demand is not expected to decrease significantly in the medium term, district heating networks show the greatest potential for the development of cogeneration. Due to their cost competitiveness, flexibility in terms of the ability to use renewable energy resources (such as geothermal or solar thermal) and fossil fuels (more specifically the residual heat from combustion), and the fact that, in some cases, losses to a country/region's energy balance can be easily integrated into district heating networks (which would not be the case in a “fully electric” future), district heating (and cooling) networks and cogeneration could become a key element for a future with greater energy security, while being more sustainable, if appropriate measures were implemented. This book therefore seeks to propose an energy strategy for a number of cities/regions/countries by proposing appropriate measures supported by detailed case studies.

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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,94 MB
Release : 2023
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ISBN : 9789276615279

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This Report covers Subtasks 3.1 to 3.4 of the project 'Overview of Heating and Cooling: Perceptions, Markets and Regulatory Frameworks for Decarbonisation' funded by the European Commission (EC). The objective of Task 3 is to provide an overview of incentives for the uptake of District Heating and Cooling / District Heating (DHC/DH) and Heat Pumps (HP), which can make a significant contribution towards energy system flexibility and decarbonisation. The geographic scope of the analysis is the for-mer EU28 members (EU27 + UK), Norway, Switzerland and Iceland.

Author : Gerhard Stryi-Hipp
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 22,78 MB
Release : 2015-11-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1782422188

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Renewable Heating and Cooling: Technologies and Applications presents the latest information on the generation of heat for industry and domestic purposes, an area where a significant proportion of total energy is consumed. In Europe, this figure is estimated to be almost 50%, with the majority of heat generated by the consumption of fossil fuels. As there is a pressing need to increase the uptake of renewable heating and cooling (RHC) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, this book provides a comprehensive and authoritative overview on the topic. Part One introduces key RHC technologies and discusses RHC in the context of global heating and cooling demand, featuring chapters on solar thermal process heat generation, deep geothermal energy, and solar cooling technologies. Part Two explores enabling technologies, special applications, and case studies with detailed coverage of thermal energy storage, hybrid systems, and renewable heating for RHC, along with case studies in China and Sweden. Users will find this book to be an essential resource for lead engineers and engineering consultants working on renewable heating and cooling in engineering companies, as well as academics and R&D professionals in private research institutes who have a particular interest in the subject matter. Includes coverage on biomass, solar thermal, and geothermal renewable heating and cooling technologies Features chapters on solar thermal process heat generation, deep geothermal energy, solar cooling technologies, and special applications Presents case studies with detailed coverage of thermal energy storage, hybrid systems, and renewable heating for RHC Explores enabling technologies and special applications

Author : Svend Frederiksen
Publisher :
Page : 586 pages
File Size : 22,13 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Air conditioning from central stations
ISBN : 9789144085302

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In urban areas, moving hot and cold air efficiently is essential. By connecting suitable customer heat and cold demands with available heat and cold sources, resource use can be lower when compared to conventional heat and cold supply, such as boilers and air conditioners. Chapters about the fundamental idea, energy markets, customer demands, load variations, supply, environmental impact, distribution, substations, system functioning, economics, planning, historical development, current and future use, organization, and information sources concerning the flows of heat and cold in district heating and cooling systems are included.