第四代区域供热技术与系统战略研究中心（4DH）.pdfVIP

Appendix B: Project description Strategic Research Centre for 4th Generation District Heating Technologies and Systems (4DH) University partners Private partners District heating companies Industrial partners Dissemination partners 4th Generation District Heating Technologies and Systems (4DH) Appendix B - Project description Strategic Research Centre for 4th Generation District Heating Technologies and Systems (4DH) 1. Summary The aim of the Strategic Research Centre is to assist in the development of 4th Generation District Heating Technologies and Systems (4GDH). Such development is fundamental to the implementation of the Danish objective of being fossil fuel-free by 2050 as well as the European 2020 goals. Moreover, the sector has a significant green growth potential. Currently, district heat is delivered to millions of end-consumers in more than 5,000 European systems. Denmark is one of the front runners with a district heating share of approx. 50 per cent and substantial exports of technology. At present, the Danish district heating industry employs more than 9,000 people and generates a turnover of approx. 20 billion DKK per year [1]. Recent studies conclude that district heating has the potential for playing an important role in the future in terms of utilising essential resources such as CHP, geothermal energy, industrial surplus heat, waste and biomass. On the other hand, district heating must co-exist with substantial energy savings and conservation measures in the heat demand. Consequently, district heating fa