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Case studies
The best way to experience the many benefits of district energy is though its most innovative success stories
Country profiles
Key data, infographics and a short description of the national district heating and cooling landscapes.
Cities
Sustainable heating & cooling for urban environments; smart cities solutions & tools; customer engagement
Renewable energy
Various renewable energy sources in heating & cooling - solar heat, geothermal, bioenergy
Digitalisation
Digital aspects on heating & cooling at all levels; digital solutions; metering
Integrated energy systems
Exploring synergies among various parts of the energy system (heating & cooling, electricity, transport); sector coupling; energy storage
Technology
Technological aspects of district energy; low temperature; 4th generation district heating
Business models & financing
Existing and innovative business models for district energy; financing & investments; crowdfunding
Statistics & market analysis
Economic and market related aspects on district heating & cooling, including statistical data & analysis
Recent publications
The Strategic Research Agenda for DHC and Thermal Energy Storage Technologies
The research document, prepared by the DHC and TES technology panel, outlines the research priorities for the sector and complements the Strategic Res... Read MoreIntegrating low-temperature renewables in DHC: Guidelines for policy makers
Reducing the heating and cooling sector's emissions is critical to mitigating the effects of climate change and reducing air pollution. District heati... Read MoreFollow Us
