Confidential, under development
Renewable Energy for Industries
A District Heating Network to Sustainably Power Industries in Nivelles.
Project Objectives
This network will recover waste heat from an industrial cooling process and thermal energy from geothermal sources to supply heat to a district heating network located in Eastern Nivelles. The network will meet the needs of several industries in this part of the city of Nivelles.
Waste Heat Recovery
Waste heat is thermal energy inevitably produced during industrial processes or other human activities, but which is not utilized and is generally dissipated into the environment. This lost heat can come from various sources, such as power plants, metallurgical factories, waste incinerators, or even data centers.
By recovering and utilizing this heat, it is possible to use it for energy needs such as building heating via district heating networks. This not only improves overall energy efficiency by reducing waste, but also decreases greenhouse gas emissions by substituting conventional energy sources.
The integration of waste heat and geothermal energy into district 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 deployment of the urban heating network in Nivelles offers concrete benefits for industries by providing a green heat source and an economical one. By using renewable energy from waste heat and geothermal sources, this project reduces costs and decreases the local carbon footprint, while contributing to a healthier and more sustainable environment.
