Efficient incorporation of wind power in district heating systems

Electrical heat pumps have great potential to obtain the announced energy and climate goals. Heat pumps in district heating systems will replace fossil fuels, while invorporating large amounts of renewable energy. As heat can be produced independently of the the actual demand, the solution can contribute to balance the power grid. This is a very important feature as the share of wind and solar power increases. Unlike electrical boilers, heat pumps can utilize the high quality of electrical energy and reduce the overall energy consumption. A heat pump of around 1 MW (heating) will be installed in Ans.

The project aims at a quick installation allowing for comprenhensive documentaiton of performance and running costs during 1-2 years of operation. Apart from a demonstration of the technical and economic situation, the project will consider the environmental impact of the system. With the existing energy prices, it is not expected that the optimal economic and environmental control strategies correspond. That will be documented in the project. It is expected that the results can be used in a future convervion of energy taxes or other incentives that will ensure energy optimum dimensioning and operation of future heat pumps according to the overall energy system