Technology
Sustainability

Thermal networks in strategic urban and spatial planning

As an integral part of energy and spatial planning, thermal grids require a systemic understanding of energy sources, load profiles, grid topologies and development dynamics. Those who lay the right foundations today will define the energy-related capacity to act for the coming decades.
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As a key lever for decarbonizing energy systems, thermal networks make a decisive contribution to making cities more liveable and climate-friendly.

Decarbonization and security of supply

Thermal networks enable the systematic integration of renewable energy sources such as waste heat, groundwater or environmental heat and sustainably reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

For cities and regions, they are more than just a technical system: they form a strategic infrastructure for achieving municipal climate targets, increase the resilience of the energy supply and create long-term security of supply.

Flexible infrastructure for growing cities

Thermal grids are scalable and modularly expandable. They can be adapted to new districts, changed load profiles or additional energy sources - without destabilizing the overall structure.

In combination with heat pumps, storage systems and intelligent control, integrated energy systems are created that combine operational reliability, cost-effectiveness and long-term development capability.

From the concept idea to implementation

Thermal grids are not an individual measure, but part of an integrated energy and spatial strategy. We support cities, energy suppliers and infrastructure managers from the initial analysis of potential to strategic design and structured project implementation.

Our OFFER

We develop and manage thermal grids holistically - from concept to operational optimization - and create integrated energy systems that combine decarbonization, security of supply and economic viability.

We develop sustainable thermal networks for cities, municipalities, site developers and energy service providers - systemically designed, scalable and sustainable in the long term.

- Development of network strategies and transformation paths
- Potential analyses and target network planning
- Identification and evaluation of renewable energy sources
- Definition of expansion stages and supply areas

We tap into renewable heat sources and integrate them into robust, efficient overall systems.

- Integration of large heat pumps, storage and power-to-heat
- Planning of low-temperature and anergy networks
- Hydraulic system concepts and temperature level strategies
- Sector coupling and intelligent control strategies

We evaluate technical variants and economic viability on the basis of reliable data and simulations.

- Variant studies and system comparisons
- Thermal and energy simulations
- Investment and operating cost analyses
- Sensitivity analyses and scenario development

We manage the realization of thermal networks in a structured and efficient manner - from detailed planning to commissioning.

- Overall planning of energy centers and grid infrastructure
- Tender and contract award support
- Project management and client representation
- Technical coordination of all trades

We ensure that thermal grids are operated stably, efficiently and economically in the long term.

- Commissioning support and operational optimization
- Energy monitoring and performance analysis
- Optimization of control strategies and load management
- Ongoing system adaptation for network expansions
Ready for the next generation of energy centers?
Cedric Franek
Division Manager