As the complexity of district energy continues to increase, demands for a stable and efficient grid have never been higher. This makes digitalization the fundamental lever for new generations of district energy and for an optimized grid—from production to distribution and consumption.
Danfoss boasts the industry’s only complete portfolio of proven end-to-end solutions—from innovative technology and components to optimization tools and services. Combined with our extensive hardware domain knowledge and years of experience, we can help today’s utilities not only optimize their supply of district heating but also impact decarbonization and energy consumption in cities.
It’s time to unlock the grid’s full potential. For ultimate cost-effectiveness, energy efficiency, and resilience on the path to a greener future.

Enter a new dimension of district energy
Discover ultimate network resilience and energy efficiency with Danfoss Titan™ for continuous optimization of substation performance.
Trends driving district energy
The shift in the district energy sector from single source to multi-source, from fossil fuels to renewables and surplus energy, and from high temperature to low temperature district heating, brings with it several key challenges.
Danfoss end-to-end district energy solutions deliver actionable insights enabling continuous optimization and optimal temperature control on both demand and supply side.

Re-engineering energy efficiency: Heat networks explored
District energy networks can make a huge impact on the road to decarbonization. Find out why – and how the Danfoss HQ walks the talk – in this podcast with Jonas Loholm Hamann, Head of Business Development for Danfoss District Energy.

End-to-end efficiency in urban buildings
As urbanization increases, what is the most resilient, energy efficient, and climate-friendly heat supply systems? Oddgeir Gudmundsson, Director at Danfoss Climate Solutions, compares the future-proof potential of district heating and hydrogen.
End-to-end optimization
Addressing main challenges in district energy

Uncover the potential of district heating
Increasing the share of Europe’s heat demand covered by district heating will boost both savings and energy efficiency. Check out our infographic to explore the potential in district heating systems.
How we can help you
Product portfolio for district heating and cooling applications in networks and buildings
Consultancy and customer dedication
Innovation, technical optimization and performance
Safety and reliability in cooperation
Global reach with strong local representation and know-how
One experienced partner for optimal plant operation, optimal network operation and delivering perfect service to your customers
Tools and apps
Case stories
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; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }97% Renewable Ringsted DHC’s heat recovery kickstarts a new era of greener district heatingRingsted District Heating Company (DHC)—a large district heating utility in Denmark—has reduced its reliance on fossil fuels by 97% after Unicool installed an innovative heat recovery system using Geoclima heat pumps built with Danfoss Turbocor® oil-free compressor technology.
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; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }Improved hydronic balancing of the district heating network in SloveniaThe Saleska Valley district heating network is the second largest network in Slovenia, dating back to 1959. Since then, the demands have changed significantly and have challenged the hydronic balancing of the system which was optimized with new intelligent controllers Virtus.
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; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }From waste to sustainable energy: electricity and heating for the citySCOTLAND: In line with the zero-waste objectives of the Scottish government, treatment of non-recyclable urban waste contributes to eliminating landfill whilst generating electricity and heat. Equipped with high-efficiency VACON® NXP drives, the process generates heat enough to supply 25,000 households.
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; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }VLT® drives run the world’s smartest district energy systemDENMARK: Taarnby Municipality within Greater Copenhagen is the first to integrate the production of district cooling and district heating in combination with ground source cooling and chilled water storage in one facility that also exploits surplus heat from a nearby wastewater treatment plant. This symbiosis allows the utility company to provide building owners in the district with competitive and environmentally friendly cooling – while generating more cost-effective heating to the district heating network.
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; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }New digital solutions optimize Giessen network in minutesAll too often, the service staff at Stadtwerke Giessen received customer complaints about the hot water supply in the morning. One minute the water was too cold, the next too warm. In the end, Stadtwerke Giessen had to install an extra oil boiler to ensure sufficient hot water supplies. The boiler was turned on every morning and the complaints stopped.
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; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }Optimizing the efficiency of district heating system in Altensteig, GermanyStadtwerke Altensteig (Baden-Wuerttemberg) is one of the first district heating network operators to use the brand new Enspire software that offers operators a complete package for the operation of their district heating network.