[HTML][HTML] District heating and cooling networks with decentralised energy substations: Opportunities and barriers for holistic energy system decarbonisation
Decarbonisation of the thermal grid whilst ensuring affordability and security of supply,
requires a holistic approach which relies on sector coupling and energy storage. District …
requires a holistic approach which relies on sector coupling and energy storage. District …
[HTML][HTML] Design and simulation of district heating networks: A review of modeling approaches and tools
District heating (DH) systems have been identified as an important component in efforts to
mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and achieve climate targets in the near future. Software …
mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and achieve climate targets in the near future. Software …
Optimal design of a 5th generation district heating and cooling network based on seawater heat pumps
This work presents the design and the thermo-economic optimization of a novel layout of a
5th generation district heating and cooling network, for a residential district located in the …
5th generation district heating and cooling network, for a residential district located in the …
[HTML][HTML] A state-of-the-art analysis and perspectives on the 4th/5th generation district heating and cooling systems
The evolution of district heating systems is characterized by a trend towards lower supply
temperatures and higher energy efficiencies. The most recent advancement in this field is …
temperatures and higher energy efficiencies. The most recent advancement in this field is …
[HTML][HTML] Techno-economic analysis of a combined heat and power system integrating hybrid photovoltaic-thermal collectors, a Stirling engine and energy storage
This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the energetic, economic and
environmental performance of a micro-combined heat and power (CHP) system that …
environmental performance of a micro-combined heat and power (CHP) system that …
An efficient numerical solution method for detailed modelling of large 5th generation district heating and cooling networks
H Hirsch, A Nicolai - Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
Numerical simulations of district heating and cooling networks constitute a valuable tool for
system design and optimization. This paper presents a novel thermo-hydraulic network …
system design and optimization. This paper presents a novel thermo-hydraulic network …
[HTML][HTML] Fifth generation district heating and cooling: A comprehensive survey
District heating (DH) networks are a key component of low-carbon urban heating in the
future, as greenhouse gas emissions and sustainability concerns drive the heating sector to …
future, as greenhouse gas emissions and sustainability concerns drive the heating sector to …
Techno-economic analysis of solid oxide fuel cell-based energy systems for decarbonising residential power and heat in the United Kingdom
This study examines the feasibility of using hydrogen as a clean energy source for
residential consumers in the UK through a low-carbon energy hub. Two cases were …
residential consumers in the UK through a low-carbon energy hub. Two cases were …
The underestimated role of the heat pump in achieving China's goal of carbon neutrality by 2060
The decarbonization of heating, in both buildings and industries, presents a major challenge
and opportunity for China if the nation is going to meet its 2060 commitment to carbon …
and opportunity for China if the nation is going to meet its 2060 commitment to carbon …
[HTML][HTML] Feasibility of district heating in a mild climate: A comparison of warm and cold temperature networks in Bilbao
L Sánchez-García, H Averfalk, N Hermoso-Martínez… - Applied Energy, 2025 - Elsevier
District heating and cooling systems can aid in decarbonisation and the provision of efficient
heating and cooling in Europe. However, whereas these systems have achieved high …
heating and cooling in Europe. However, whereas these systems have achieved high …