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Heating Homes with Waste Heat

Finland system uses waste energy from computing center to heat 1,500 homes

October 10, 2016

A district heating scheme in Finland has harnessed waste heat generated by a computer center to heat homes. The project uses an advanced heat pump system based on high-performance Bitzer compressors.

District Heating and Cooling Market to Reach $243.4 Billion by 2024

On the basis of consumption, district heating is the dominant segment

September 16, 2016

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The district heating and cooling market by consumption was valued at $142.7 billion in 2014 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8 percent to reach $243.4 billion in 2024, according to Transparency Market Research.

District Heating System Utilizes Waste Heat

Finland system uses waste energy from computing center to heat 1,500 homes

September 5, 2016

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A groundbreaking district heating scheme in Finland has harnessed waste heat generated by a computer center to heat homes. The project uses an advanced heat pump system based on high-performance Bitzer compressors.

District Heating and Cooling Market to Expand at 5.7% CAGR to 2023

There are many factors favoring the growth of the global market

January 20, 2016

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The global district heating and cooling market is forecast to increase from a valuation of $142.6 billion in 2014 to $229.4 billion by 2023, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7 percent, according to a report published by Transparency Market Research.

Project Is First to Combine Solar and Large Scale Heat Pump in District Heating

Star Renewable Energy and E.ON demonstrate how heat pump can replace CHP for lower cost and lower carbon heating

Andrew Gaved

September 7, 2015

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An innovative large scale heat pump system from Star Renewable Energy and E.ON will work with a solar energy installation to supply E.ON’s community energy center in Cranbrook to the east of Exeter, with renewable heating and hot water.

Hurst Boiler Selected for Biomass District Energy Project

Sullivan County, N.H., Sees Immediate Economic and Environmental Benefits

December 29, 2014

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To minimize reliance on fossil fuels and reduce carbon emissions, Sullivan County, New Hampshire, conducted extensive research into biomass fuel technology. After looking at almost two dozen plants, the county purchased a Hurst biomass boiler district heating system with a backpressure steam turbine/generator.

Dec. 22, 2014: Hurst Boiler Selected for Biomass District Energy Project

Sullivan County, N.H., Sees Immediate Economic and Environmental Benefits

December 22, 2014

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To minimize reliance on fossil fuels and reduce carbon emissions, Sullivan County, New Hampshire, conducted extensive research into biomass fuel technology. After looking at almost two dozen plants, the county purchased a Hurst biomass boiler district heating system with a backpressure steam turbine/generator.

Aug. 15, 2013: Watts Water Technologies Completes Sale of Watts Insulation

Watts Insulation Did Not Meet Performance Expectations

August 15, 2013

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Watts Water Technologies Inc. announced that it has completed the sale of all of the outstanding shares of Watts Insulation GmbH, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the company formerly known as Austroflex. The company received proceeds from the sale of approximately $9 million.