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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Helping cities address energy poverty while promoting a sustainable and equitable transition
Global Resilient Cities Network Urban Power Program, Brazil, Colombia, Nigeria, South Africa
Building a carbon-free future for eThekwini’s energy systems
eThekwini 24/7 Carbon-free energy, South Africa
Western Australia’s renewable energy processing and export hub
Oakajee Strategic Industrial Area, Australia
Ensuring a sustainable future for a coal-fired power station site approaching closure
Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station site, UK
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.
