The DHC+ Summer School, organised by DHC+ Platform / Euroheat & Power, is co-hosted by Aalborg University and Technical University of Denmark. Representatives of the host organisations will welcome the participants.

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  Aksana Krasatsenka

  Knowledge Transfer Director of Euroheat & Power Aisbl
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  Anna Marszal-Pomianowska

  Associate Professor at the Department of the Built Environment at Aalborg University
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  Michele Tunzi

  Associate Professor in the Civil and Mechanical Engineering Department at Technical University of Denmark

The first excursion will take participants to Frederiksberg Forsyning, a local utility company located in the heart of Copenhagen. As one of the first providers of district heating in Denmark, Frederiksberg Forsyning plays a key role in the city's sustainable energy landscape. The company supplies water, district heating and cooling, and city gas, and is actively engaged in the production of renewable energy. During the visit, participants will gain insights into the company’s operations and innovative approaches to urban utility management. A highlight of the excursion is a guided tour of the newly installed 6.5 MW heat pump, which uses drinking water as a heat source - a great example of the electrification of heating and the transition to more sustainable energy systems.

Transitioning to 4th Generation District Heating (4GDH): focus on building-level substations and installations

1. Fundamentals of district heating applications at the building level - Overview of building-level substations, including system functions and key components.

2. Core principles of heat exchangers - Understanding heat exchanger operation and the influence of thermal length on supply and return temperatures.

3. Lowering return temperatures through cascading concepts - Strategies for reducing district heating return temperatures using cascading approaches at the building substation level.

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  Jan Eric Thorsen

  Director, Hydronic Control Solutions of Danfoss

When innovating new solutions and technology, we anticipate behavior of the users, but often the users behave different from what we think. This imply that the expected outcome such as lower energy consumption might not be achieved. So how can we better understand the users, their everyday practices, and how they differ in interest and competencies? This talk will communicate research on these issues and provide insights on how this knowledge can be adopted to create a more sustainable and just energy system.

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  Kirsten Gram-Hanssen

  Professor at Aalborg University

A well-functioning and flexible demand side is surely one of the keys to efficient DHC. But even with special focus to the demand side during this summer school, we always need to have the end-to-end optimisation in mind. In this lecture we will focus on how to use realtime digital twins to manage flexibility in all parts of the DHC system, incl. the demand side, and optimise both heat production, storage and distribution. All with the aim to secure the most green, reliable and cost efficient DHC to the end-users. The lecture will include a wide range of real-life examples from optimising some of the most innovative heat networks around Europe.

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  Steen Schelle Jensen

  Business Development Director of Gradyent

The second visit will take participants to Albertslund and Høje Taastrup, two municipalities in Greater Copenhagen area actively engaged in the green energy transition. In Albertslund, participants will visit Albertslund Fjernvarme, a pioneering utility company leading the shift toward low-temperature district heating. The visit will offer a unique opportunity to learn about their strategic planning, including the conversion of existing natural gas areas to district heating. A key focus will be on the company's efforts to engage end-users - an essential factor in ensuring a successful and inclusive transition. Høje Taastrup Fjernvarme - the largest consumer-owned district heating company in Denmark - will present their long-term planning strategy and how they deliver both heating and cooling in their network. Participants will also visit their large-scale PIT (Pit Thermal Energy) heat storage facility, which plays a crucial role in optimising overall heat production and enhancing system flexibility.

Participants will have the chance to meet and engage with industrial partners in a dynamic speed dating format, allowing for short, focused conversations to exchange ideas, ask questions, and learn from them.

In the lecture, we discuss how the business model of district heating needs to be reconsidered to account for the customer values of low temperature district heating solutions.

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  Kristina Lygnerud

  Senior Energy Expert at Swedish Environment Research Institute

The REWARDHeat Serious Game is an engaging web-based game that lets players dive into the heating sector and explore how to transition to a more sustainable model of district heating. Players assume different roles, each with unique goals and gameplay mechanics. In this simulated virtual environment, the participant explores the connections between key technical, economic, ecological, and sociopolitical factors, as well as the relationships among stakeholders like producers, consumers, and government. The challenge? Developing strategies to successfully transform the heat supply system of a fictional town into a sustainable low-temperature district heating system. It’s a fun way to learn and contribute to real-world sustainability efforts!

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  Stefan Holler

  Professor for energy and environmental technology at HAWK University
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  Dmitry Romanov

  Research Associate at HAWK University

The REWARDHeat Serious Game is an engaging web-based game that lets players dive into the heating sector and explore how to transition to a more sustainable model of district heating. Players assume different roles, each with unique goals and gameplay mechanics. In this simulated virtual environment, the participant explores the connections between key technical, economic, ecological, and sociopolitical factors, as well as the relationships among stakeholders like producers, consumers, and government. The challenge? Developing strategies to successfully transform the heat supply system of a fictional town into a sustainable low-temperature district heating system. It’s a fun way to learn and contribute to real-world sustainability efforts!

The REWARDHeat Serious Game is an engaging web-based game that lets players dive into the heating sector and explore how to transition to a more sustainable model of district heating. Players assume different roles, each with unique goals and gameplay mechanics. In this simulated virtual environment, the participant explores the connections between key technical, economic, ecological, and sociopolitical factors, as well as the relationships among stakeholders like producers, consumers, and government. The challenge? Developing strategies to successfully transform the heat supply system of a fictional town into a sustainable low-temperature district heating system. It’s a fun way to learn and contribute to real-world sustainability efforts!

The REWARDHeat Serious Game is an engaging web-based game that lets players dive into the heating sector and explore how to transition to a more sustainable model of district heating. Players assume different roles, each with unique goals and gameplay mechanics. In this simulated virtual environment, the participant explores the connections between key technical, economic, ecological, and sociopolitical factors, as well as the relationships among stakeholders like producers, consumers, and government. The challenge? Developing strategies to successfully transform the heat supply system of a fictional town into a sustainable low-temperature district heating system. It’s a fun way to learn and contribute to real-world sustainability efforts!