Transmission and distribution

A major challenge in the development of alternative energy forms is to identify how these can be integrated with the already existing energy supply systems and be distributed from source to consumption.

District heating systems are key to any low-carbon city, distributing low-carbon heat in a flexible way through local networks.

District heating system in the Copenhagen Region

The system supplies almost CO₂ neutral heat to more than 50 million m² area corresponding to an annual heat demand of 30.000 TJ.

Ramboll has provided various services to the transmission companies and most of the distribution companies. Our assistance to the first companies began more than 45 years ago and today most of the companies are among our clients.

The Copenhagen district heating system supplies almost CO2 neutral heat to more than 50 million m2 area

Extension of District Heating in Copenhagen

The inter-municipal waste management and district heating company Vestforbrænding owns and operates the largest waste-to-energy plant in Northern Europe. The company also owns a heat transmission and distribution network, which supplies mainly large consumers in the municipalities of Herlev, Ballerup, and Gladsaxe in the Copenhagen Region.

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District heating

District heating: As one of the world’s leading district heating consultancies, Ramboll has 40 years of experience from projects in more than 25 countries. Our services encompass all stages of planning, design, operation, maintenance, and management, and include technical, institutional, legal as well as economic aspects.

Calculation tool for supply network: SYSTEM RORNET

System Rørnet: Get an overview of your supply network with this advanced calculation tool developed by Ramboll for technical and economic analysis and optimisation of piped transport.