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Let's unlock the grid
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.
Digital twin technology for substations - Danfoss Titan™
Discover Danfoss Titan™: a groundbreaking solution with digital twin technology. Achieve correct commissioning, enhanced performance, and the lowest return temperature. With intuitive cloud commissioning and continuous optimization, you ensure optimal settings for different working conditions. Enjoy 1-3 °C reduction in return temperature, actionable insights , reliability, and the shortest commissioning time. Experience energy efficiency and savings like never before.
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Decarbonization with integrated cooling and heating energy systems and heat recovery
Join Drew Turner as he breaks down the art of merging diverse energy sectors to boost efficiency and drive decarbonization efforts. Learn about the innovative, yet practical ways to harness this strategy, like repurposing excess heat from cooling systems for heating needs elsewhere. You’ll also discover the potential of integrating renewable energy sources into the power grid, while addressing the challenge of supply-demand equilibrium.
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.
Sector coupling: smart energy videocasts
Introducing the smart side of the energy system using sector coupling to connect the different energy sectors. This setup can support decarbonizing the energy supply and fight against climate change.
We also encourage you to watch our case specific videos from Copenhagen and Sonderborg on how small- and large-scale district heating systems play an integral part of sector coupling.
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.
Let’s unlock the potential of district heating
Can existing supply chains handle increased pressure? Is there a way to develop networks effectively while delivering safety and comfort for the end user? Moreover, how can we maximize the use of renewable resources to deliver reliable and safe heating? If you are wondering what district energy means for your network operation or planned renovation, listen to the recording from our live stream.
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
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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
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Case stories
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if (isSmallPicture) { ; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }Successful transition from oil boilers to a local heating network in Eurasburg
In the Wittelsbacher Land near Augsburg the local network in Eurasburg supplies heat to 80 buildings using a wood chip heating system. Danfoss’ substations ensure efficient heating in all building types, and its modern SCADA solution enables remote system monitoring and management.
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if (isSmallPicture) { ; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }DrivePro® Lifecycle Services secure maximum uptime for Rothes CoRDe
SCOTLAND: The Rothes CoRDe plant, a biomass-fired combined heat and power (CHP) plant, ensured maximum uptime thanks to several DrivePro® Lifecycle Services.
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if (isSmallPicture) { ; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }Apartment block saves energy and money with AI and dynamic balancing
Centrally heated apartment buildings often suffer from variations in room temperatures due to inefficient and unbalanced heating systems. This can lead to unhappy residents complaining about lack of comfort or high energy bills. Swedish cooperative organization HSB aimed to use an intelligent monitoring and control solution to improve the energy efficiency and indoor comfort of a 12-apartment block that is connected to district heating.
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if (isSmallPicture) { ; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }97% Renewable Ringsted DHC’s heat recovery kickstarts a new era of greener district heating
Ringsted 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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if (isSmallPicture) { ; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }Improved hydronic balancing of the district heating network in Slovenia
The 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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if (isSmallPicture) { ; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }From waste to sustainable energy: electricity and heating for the city
SCOTLAND: 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.