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Danfoss Leanheat® Building and Optit partner to enhance energy efficiency for Italy’s district heating

  • Monday, November 18, 2024

Danfoss Leanheat® Building is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Optit, Italy’s leader in decision support solutions. Together, we aim to bring advanced peak power reduction solutions to district heating utilities across Italy. This collaboration is driven by our shared commitment to energy efficiency, sustainability, and the optimization of heating grids for the communities they serve.

“I am extremely proud to sign this agreement with Danfoss. We are confident that the Leanheat® Building solution represents a top-notch opportunity to provide an effective response to the demand-side management challenges faced by numerous District energy utilities in Italy”

Matteo Pozzi
General Manager, Optit.

Building on successful pilot projects in Northern Italy—where our combined efforts achieved a remarkable 30+% reduction in peak power demand coupled with a decrease in normalized energy consumption—the Leanheat® Building solution has proven effective in not only cutting hourly power needs but also in reducing energy flow and improving return water temperatures. These improvements ensure reliable indoor conditions, even with optimized energy usage.

“This new agreement is a natural evolution of our previous experiences with the Leanheat® Network. It will enable Danfoss and Optit to respond to the demands of the District Energy market in a more complementary and effective manner.”

Luca Biliero
Vertical Sales Manager, Danfoss Climate Solutions.

Delivering impactful benefits for district heating utilities

Through this partnership, Italian district heating providers will gain access to Optit’s extensive expertise in data science and artificial intelligence, coupled with Danfoss’ specialized knowledge in district heating.

“I am delighted to welcome Optit to the Danfoss Leanheat® family. We are incredibly excited about this partnership, as it will significantly enhance our market coverage. Not only are we bringing competent professionals closer to our customers, but we are also partnering with an organization that truly understands the industry and has strong connections with the customer base we aim to serve. We couldn't have wished for a better partner than Optit”

Thomas Michael Kolster
Head of Digital Service Sales and Commercial Engine, Danfoss

About Optit: Optit is a top Italian provider of decision support solutions, with 17 years in data science, AI, and mathematical modeling. Their tools empower industries to manage complexity, drive sustainable energy management, and support decarbonization and operational efficiency.

About Leanheat® Building for DHU: Leanheat® Building optimizes energy use across individual buildings and district heating utilities (DHUs). Tailored for DHUs, it supports the efficient, large-scale management of heating grids.

Leanheat® — For true energy optimization. From people to production.

Buildings account for a staggering 40 percent of the world’s energy consumption. And in Europe alone, almost a third of residential heating comes from fossil fuels.
Leanheat empowers district energy networks to optimize the operational efficiency of buildings and increase the comfort of end-users through end-to-end software solutions.

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