New study shows that a connection between buildings with ground source heat and district heating and cooling networks minimizes the energy cost for energy companies and building owners while maintaining a stable ground temperature.
The study indicates that energy costs can be reduced by 644 tSEK per year and CO2 emissions reduced by 92 tons per year. District heating and cooling networks and ground source heat pumps are popular sustainable heating options in Sweden. Ground source heat pumps are often seen as a competitor by district heating networks.
However, this study shows that integrating the two solutions and operating the ground source heat pumps in cooperation with the district heating and cooling networks can benefit both the district heating and cooling company and the building owners (...)
