Module 1 - Introduction to District Energy

District heating extension work north from Copenhagen in 2009. The heat is produced in the Nordforbrænding energy plant in denmark in Kokkedal own by Kokkedal fjernvarme

Location: Armenia, Egypt, France, Mauritius
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This module presents the fundamentals of district energy. It is composed of five parts:

  • Part I. Context for district energy
  • Part II. Definition of district energy
  • Part III. Benefits of district energy
  • Part IV. Key steps in DES Planning
  • Part V. Best practices from France, Armenia, Mauritius and Egypt

After completing Module 1, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the role of district energy in the decarburization of building sector
  • Describe, understand and discuss fundamentals of DES including types of projects, networks and components
  • Identify and develop on the main benefits of DES across various stakeholders
  • Recognize and apply key steps in the development of DES planning: phases, assessments, stakeholders etc.