A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO CORRECTLY EVALUATE ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN DISTRICT HEATING SYSTEMS
By Oddgeir Gudmundsson, Director, Danfoss A/S, Climate Solutions, Nordborg and
Jan Eric Thorsen, Director, Danfoss A/S, Climate Solutions, Nordborg
District heating is a cornerstone of the clean energy transition, particularly for the sustainable utilization of low-temperature energy sources. However, with the shift toward low-temperature renewables, such as heat pumps, narrow investment evaluations underestimate long-term benefits, like reduced emissions, lower primary energy demand, and improved system resilience. This article proposes a holistic, end-to-end framework for guiding stakeholders in creating the long-term foundation for the transition.
14 HOTCOOL SPECIAL COLLECTION edition 2, 2025
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