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Implementing town cooling and heating projects.

The world is currently in a transition towards energy provision that is less dependent on fossil fuels. This development, which is being encouraged for environmental, political and economic reasons, includes initiatives to exploit local energy sources. Suitable green techniques include the use and storage of residual heat, extracting heat from under the ground, using heat pumps with energy storage, and the use of surface water.

Advantages
If more electricity is obtained from alternative energy sources, this will help cut CO2 emissions and thus mitigate the enhanced greenhouse effect and reduce dependence on countries that produce fossil fuels. Community-based initiatives in the form of town cooling and heating increase the economic feasibility of such projects.

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Our activities
We can provide advice on specific town cooling and heating plans, wherever there is an underground dimension. However, our input is not limited to the choice and application of particular techniques. It also includes advice about organisational issues and tariff structures. Sound organisational structures are essential for investing in and managing such systems.

Like to know more?
Call +31 (0)26 35 35 555 and ask for Bas Godschalk or e-mail us at b.godschalk@iftechnology.nl.

 

 Projects

Schuttersveld Ede, the Netherlands

A new industrial estate is being created on the Schuttersveld site in the town of Ede. The idea is to exchange demand for cooling and heating between the various buildings. This would deliver initial savings, but there’s more. Read more...

Hithamerpoort, Den Bosch, the Netherlands
 
How do you stop the underground layers from cooling too much if only heating is required? In the Hinthamerpoort project, we found a solution to this problem. Read more...