Creation of an Urban Heating Network South of Charleroi
Ave. Paul Pastur, 6001 Charleroi
Confidential, under development
Renewable energy for the judicial police and Aerospacelab’s Megafactory
A Heating Network to Sustainably Supply Charleroi’s Infrastructure.
Project Objectives
This network is powered by a combination of geothermal energy and waste heat recovery. The thermal energy is distributed to a tertiary building occupied by the Federal Judicial Police, as well as to a large-scale industrial building: Aerospacelab’s Megafactory. The project also includes the decarbonization of 150 residential units. Aerothermal or refrigeration solutions provide backup when needed.
Harnessing Waste Heat and Geothermal Energy
Several locally available thermal energy sources often remain unused. This is the case for waste heat, which originates from industrial processes or human activities and is generally discharged into the environment. By recovering it, it is possible to meet heating needs efficiently and sustainably.
Combined with this resource, geothermal energy allows for drawing heat naturally present in the subsoil, offering a renewable, stable, and low-CO₂-emitting energy source.
To ensure service continuity, especially during consumption peaks, an aerothermal backup system complements this energy mix.
The integration of waste heat and geothermal energy 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 urban heating network in Charleroi offers concrete benefits for the community by providing a green and economical heat source. By utilizing renewable energy from geothermal and waste heat, this project reduces costs and decreases the local carbon footprint, while contributing to a healthier and more sustainable environment.
