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The status of 4th generation district heating: Research and results [PDF]
Energy, 2018 This review article presents a description of contemporary developments and findings related to the different elements needed in future 4th generation district heating systems (4GDH). Unlike the first three generations of district heating, the development of 4GDH involves meeting the challenge of more energy efficient buildings as well as the ...
Henrik Lund +13 more
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Is It Possible to Supply Norwegian Apartment Blocks with 4th Generation District Heating? [PDF]
Energies, 2019 Direct electricity is widely used for heating purposes in Norway, leading to significant strain on the electricity grid during the heating season. Conversion to 4th generation district heating (4GDH) is an effective method for reducing the need for large
Øystein Rønneseth +2 more
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Challenges for the Transition to Low-Temperature Heat in the UK: A Review
Energies, 2021 To reach net-zero emissions by 2050, buildings in the UK need to replace natural gas boilers with heat pumps and district heating. These technologies are efficient at reduced flow/return temperatures, typically 55/25 °C, while traditional heating systems
Antoine Reguis +2 more
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The benefits of 4th generation district heating and energy efficient datacentres [PDF]
Energy, 2022 This paper identifies the energy system benefits of transitioning district heating infrastructure from current 3rd generation district heating (3GDH) to 4th generation district heating (4GDH) with lower grid temperatures and more integration with other energy sectors.
Sorknæs, Peter; id_orcid 0000-0001-5095-9146 +5 more
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Future district heating systems and technologies: On the role of smart energy systems and 4th generation district heating [PDF]
Energy, 2018 This paper provides a perspective on the development of future district heating systems and technologies and their role in future smart energy systems. The reviewed papers elaborate on or otherwise contribute to the theoretical scientific understanding of how we can design and implement a suitable and least-cost transformation into a sustainable energy
Lund, Henrik +3 more
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Clean Technologies, 2022 The aim of this study is to analyze the feasibility of the single-effect H2O/LiBr absorption heat pump cycle to produce combined heating and cooling. To achieve this, first, the main changes that the absorption cycle requires are described in comparison ...
Juan Prieto +2 more
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Adsorption Desalination and Cooling Systems: Advances in Design, Modeling and Performance
Energies, 2022 The increase in energy efficiency, reducing energy demand, greenhouse gas emissions and the use of waste, renewable and recycled heat from low-temperature sources are significant challenges today and are key parts of the idea of the 4th Generation ...
Marcin Sosnowski +2 more
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Roadblocks to Low Temperature District Heating
Energies, 2020 Energy usage in buildings is coming increasingly under the spotlight as carbon policy focus shifts towards the utilization of thermal energy. In the UK, heating and hot water accounts for around 40% of energy consumption and 20% of greenhouse gas ...
Michael-Allan Millar +4 more
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The benefits of low-carbon energy efficiency technology adoption for data centres
Energy Conversion and Management: X, 2023 Economies are struggling to achieve a low-carbon transition while also fostering increased digitalisation. EU-level targets for renewable generation, emissions reduction and energy efficiency present a unique challenge for Ireland which features ...
Bryan Coyne +2 more
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Environmental and Climate Technologies, 2023 District Heating and Cooling (DHC) technology is widely recognised as a promising solution for reducing primary energy consumption and emissions. The 5th Generation District Heating and Cooling (5GDHC) network is the latest DHC concept characterised by ...
Pakere Ieva +4 more
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