Knowledge Hub search
Modelling of urban excess heat use in district heating systems
Description
Use of low-temperature heat sources in district heating (DH) systems is gaining attention as a climate mitigation measure. Urban excess heat (UEH) from data centres, metro stations, sewage systems and service sector buildings’ cooling system belongs to these sources. The use of UEH affects energy supply systems and system costs. IVL analyses the long-term system impacts of utilizing the four UEH sources through dynamic modelling of the energy systems. The study (2020) draws on data from real cases in four cities and addresses local conditions. The results show that UEH utilization can contribute to increased competitiveness of DH compared to individual heating. The system benefits are larger if UEH replaces boilers in DH system and/or in buildings.
Authors: Akram Sandvall, Martin Hagberg, Kristina Lygnerud (IVL, ReUseHeat project)
Keywords: excess heat utilization, TIMES, heat recovery, low-carbon district heating, low-temperature heat source
Key Topics
- Waste heat
- Planning and modelling
Type of Content
- Scientific article