Deployment of a District Heating Network in Charleroi Quais De Sambre
Quai de Sambre
Confidential, under development
Renewable energy for large public and private consumers
A Heating Network to Sustainably Supply Charleroi’s Infrastructure.
Project Objectives
This network is powered by aquathermal energy and waste heat. The recovered heat is transported through a network and distributed to several large consumers in the center of Charleroi.
Waste Heat Recovery
Aquathermal energy is a technique that involves capturing heat contained in natural or artificial bodies of water, such as rivers, canals, lakes, or even wastewater. These waters, even at low temperatures, contain thermal energy that can be recovered using a heat exchanger.
This heat is then valorized to supply heating systems, particularly via district heating networks. By utilizing a local and renewable resource, aquathermal energy helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and limit greenhouse gas emissions.
The integration of aquathermal energy and waste heat into heating networks is therefore an important strategy for the energy transition and the reduction of the carbon footprint of industrial activities.
Confidential, under development
Benefits for the Community
The creation of the Charleroi Quais de Sambre urban heating network offers concrete benefits for the community by providing a green and economical heat source. By using renewable energy from aquathermal energy and waste heat, this project reduces costs for residents and decreases the local carbon footprint, while contributing to a healthier and more sustainable environment.
