District heating and cooling networks
Heating networks are highly efficient energy distribution systems that provide low-cost, low-carbon thermal energy to local communities.
We guide clients through the entire process of developing and implementing district energy solutions, providing a range of design, technical and advisory services.
Arup has a strong track record in advising investors, developers, and policymakers on the strategic, commercial, and technical case for developing and investing in district heating and cooling networks. We have worked with local government on many projects in both a technical and commercial advisory capacity.
Our multidisciplinary expertise traverses all elements of district energy, including combined heating and power, district heating and cooling, waste heat, ground and air source heat pumps, biomass, low temperature heat and building retrofit.
We are adept at mapping decarbonisation pathways, helping clients’ secure funding and investment, developing feasibility studies, and performing technical due diligence. Our clients range from university campuses to some of the largest cities in the world, and we help all of which implement future proof solutions that focus on long term sustainability, expansion and financing.
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Projects
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Arup applies advanced site characterisation approaches to Dutch Nederwiek Site I
Nederwiek Wind Park Site I, Netherlands
Innovative energy storage powers Northern Ireland Water’s decarbonisation journey
Northern Ireland Water BESS, United Kingdom
Advising GSK on the design of a highly efficient photovoltaic plant
GSK photovoltaic plant in northern Spain, Spain
Powering a safe future for Sellafield
Sellafield Electrical Distribution Network Upgrade, United Kingdom
Integrated energy systems
Arup is working with clients to design and develop resilient, integrated energy systems that guarantee energy security for the billions that depend on them.
