Economics
Economic analysis, funding, tariff design and contracts
Economics decides whether a heat network is built and operated. It links investment and operating costs with funding schemes, tariff design and long-term contractual security. This topic area covers economic analysis to VDI 2067, BEW funding, tariff models and heat supply contracts.
3 articles in this category
Economic Analysis According to VDI 2067
Methodology for the economic analysis of district heating networks according to VDI 2067: net present value, annuity and annual costs
BEW Funding – Key to Climate-Neutral Heat Supply
Everything about the German federal funding for efficient district heating networks: requirements, rates and application
Tariff Design and Heat Supply Contracts
Tariff structure, heat supply contracts, and technical connection requirements: Contractual foundations of thermal networks
Other topics
Building Simulation Dynamic simulation, summer heat protection, BIM and comfort analysis
Heat Generation Heat load demand, generation concepts, energy storage and efficiency
Network Design Pipe dimensioning, loss calculation, network temperatures and heat density
Network Hydraulics Pressurization, pressure profiles, operating modes, control and simulation
Piping Technology Pipe systems, network structure, laying methods and thermal expansion
Cold District Heating 5GDHC networks, dimensioning and prosumer concepts
Plant Engineering Transfer stations, pumps, heating curves, hydraulic balancing and domestic hot water
Planning Supply area, planning phases and project workflow
Operations Optimization Return temperature, temperature reduction, monitoring and digital twin