DIGITALISATION OF THE DANISH DISTRICT HEATING SECTOR
CASE CATALOGUE 2023
Introduction
FOREWORDS
Denmark is heading towards a transformation of the energy system. Away from fossil fuels and towards the use of renewable energy and excess heat as an integrated part of the energy mix. In general, Denmark is focusing on a far more effective use of resources – among other things through optimising our energy efficiency in buildings, industry and transport. Therefore, it is also the ambition that different energy sectors are linked together, so that electricity, heat, cooling, transport and production of renewable fuels will be much more connected in the future. District energy plays a major role in the energy transition, as it can tie the future energy system together in an effective way by utilising both fluctuating renewable energy sources such as wind and solar; surplus heat from industry; data centres and production of fuels (Power-to- X). One of the means to achieve this transition is an extensive use of data that is increas- ingly provided by the district energy companies across the value chain and in the processes that constitute the basis of efficient district energy operation.
We hope this catalogue will serve as an inspiration.
Jesper Koch Chief of Analytics, Grøn Energi
Finn Mortensen Director, State of Green
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