Copenhagen thermal energy storage

Does Copenhagen use seawater to create a district cooling system?

Since 2010, Copenhagen has used seawater to create a district cooling system and the network is still expanding. There is also a drive to replace the fossil fuels used in peak and reserve load boilers in district heating with biofuel, electric boilers and biogas (see panel, ‘Energy sources in Copenhagen’).

Does Copenhagen have a hot water transmission system?

There is now a 180km hot-water transmission system1 in Greater Copenhagen, operated by CTR, VEKS and Vestforbrænding, which runs a large CHP waste incinerator. Owned by local authorities, they supply heat from waste incinerators and CHP plants to 21 distribution networks.

What makes Copenhagen a net-zero carbon city?

Copenhagen’s district heating relies largely on biomass and waste incineration power plants, but net-zero carbon targets are now encouraging suppliers to harness energy from renewables and industrial by-products. Alex Smith reports Two new landmark power plants make a striking addition to Copenhagen’s cityscape.

What are Denmark's main energy sources?

These include solar heating, large-scale heat pumps, biogasification of organic waste, geothermal energy, and surplus heat from industry. Denmark is also heavily invested in wind turbines and thermal storage facilities that give consumers access to cheap power during periods of high demand.

Who runs the Consolidated Heating networks in Copenhagen?

Companies were set up by the municipalities to run the consolidated heating networks. There is now a 180km hot-water transmission system1 in Greater Copenhagen, operated by CTR, VEKS and Vestforbrænding, which runs a large CHP waste incinerator.

How did the energy crisis affect Denmark?

By 1980, 30% of households in Denmark were connected to district heating. The prime source of energy was imported oil and coal, but the global energy crises of the 1970s led to high fuel bills and acute energy shortages. In response, the government devised a strategy to reduce dependence on oil, as well as cut energy demand.