District Heating Systems
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What is a District Heating Substation?
District Heating Substations heat water for space heating or hot water use, or both, for many buildings of different types and sizes. They can be installed in multiple locations across an entire district of a town or city, or in one mini-district heating network serving, say, a small village. These district heating systems can be more energy efficient than individual heating systems.
What benefits do our District Heating Substations deliver?
Our District Heating Substations deliver a combination of benefits that is truly unique. They are the market’s most energy-efficient, cost-effective, and low-emission substation solutions, thanks to their optimal heat recovery and low return temperatures.
At the same time, they keep wastage low by enabling you to monitor and control from any location at any time via any smart device, PC, or laptop, as well as through an AHC control unit.
If you’re looking for a flexible, modular solution to add value to your existing assets, these systems deliver. Need something 100% tailor-made? We can make that happen too.
Where are our District Heating Substations used?
You’ll find our District Heating Substations in use in many towns and cities internationally, delivering optimum energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness for unlimited mixed-building heating and hot water use.
Meet the range
Whether for a new project or a renovation, there’s a district heating substation solution to meet every size, scope, and requirement, from 50 kW up to 25 MW or even more. Click below to find out more.
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FAQ
What is a district heating substation?
District heating substations heat water for space heating, domestic hot water—or both—for buildings of various types and sizes.
They can be installed at multiple locations across an entire city district or within a small district heating network serving, for example, a smaller community.
What is a district heating network?
A district heating network is a system of pipes that transports hot water from a central heating plant to multiple buildings in an area. The water in the network is used to transfer heat energy—not consumed—and then circulates back to be reheated.
In each building, the district heating substation receives the hot water via heat exchangers, which transfer the energy to the building’s heating system and domestic hot water without mixing the network water with the internal system. Together, the district heating network and the substation form an efficient, reliable, and climate-smart system for heating homes and premises with minimal environmental impact.
What does a district heating substation cost?
The price varies, among other things, depending on how much heating capacity you need.
Cetetherm offers district heating substations for villas and apartments to properties, entire neighborhoods and communities.
To get an accurate price quote for your specific needs, contact our customer support.
What is the lifespan of a district heating substation?
With proper maintenance, a Cetetherm district heating plant can operate problem-free for over 20 years.
Normally, a simple check every two years is sufficient to ensure optimal operation.
What are the advantages of a district heating substation?
- A district heating substation offers several advantages compared to other heating solutions:
1.Energy-efficient and climate-smart
District heating is based on heat being produced centrally, often using surplus energy from industry or renewable sources. This results in a very high overall efficiency and low climate impact.
- 2.Reliable and maintenance-free
A district heating substation requires minimal maintenance. No fuel handling is needed, and the system is reliable all year round.
- 3. Cost-effective
Thanks to stable energy prices and low service costs, district heating is often the most economical choice in the long term.
- 4. Space-saving
- A district heating substation takes up little space and requires no chimney, oil tank, or fuel storage. This frees up valuable space in the building.
- 5. Safe and quiet operation
The system is closed, with no combustion, which means a low risk of fire and no emissions inside the building. In addition, the unit operates quietly.
- 6. Easy to integrate
Modern district heating substations can easily be connected to existing heating systems and controlled digitally for optimal energy efficiency.
A district heating substation from Cetetherm provides energy-efficient, reliable, and climate-smart heating. It requires minimal maintenance, takes up little space, and delivers both heating and domestic hot water with high comfort.
- Thanks to smart controls and a high-quality design, you get a safe, quiet, and cost-effective energy solution that lasts over time.
What are the dimensions of a district heating substation?
The dimensions depend on which model you choose. Cetetherm offers everything from compact wall-mounted heat interface units to specially adapted district heating substations for large industries and hospitals.
On the product pages you will find product sheets containing dimensions of our standard substations.
If you would like more information, please contact our customer support.
Does Cetetherm offer connectable district heating substations?
Our heat interface units for apartment and villas, Mini Retro P and Cetetherm Pioneer are both connectable and can be controlled and monitored in an app on your mobile phone.
With the app myUplink, you have the opportunity to monitor, control and optimize heating and hot water for both apartments, villas and larger properties - even remotely.
Who do I contact if the district substation is not working?
If you are the property owner, please contact the installer. If you´re not the property owner, contact the property owner, who in turn should contact the installer of the district heating substation.
How long is the delivery time for a district heating substation?
Delivery times vary depending on whether you need a standard or specific customized district heating plant.
Contact our customer support for more information.
What is the warranty period for a district heating substation?
The warranty period is 2 years unless otherwise agreed.
Contact our customer support for more information about our products and the warranty period.
How can we help?
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