HOT|COOL SPECIAL COLLECTION 2/2025

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.

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