Copenhagen power generation and energy storage
The Danish energy infrastructure investment firm said it expected the CI V fund to add up to 30GW of renewable energy generation and storage assets to global energy grids.
Copenhagen's district heating relies largely on biomass and waste incineration power plants, but net-zero carbon targets are now encouraging suppliers to harness energy from renewables and industrial by-products. Alex Smith reports Two new landmark power plants make a striking addition to Copenhagen's cityscape.
Since 2010, Copenhagen has used seawater to create a district cooling system and the network is still expanding. There is also a drive to replace the fossil fuels used in peak and reserve load boilers in district heating with biofuel, electric boilers and biogas (see panel, 'Energy sources in Copenhagen').
Photo above: Two large day-to-day storage tanks at the Avedøre Plant near Copenhagen optimize the plant's economy by allowing electricity production when prices are high and storing surplus heat for later use. Thermal Energy Storage (TES) is a pivotal technology in advancing sustainable district heating systems.
While Copenhagen's new generation of CHP power plants are receiving architectural plaudits (and Kara/Noveren's waste incinerator in Roskilde can be added to this list), they are only part of its transition to net zero. The integration of less-visible renewables into existing DH networks is also an important element of the 2025 roadmap.
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