District energy

Optimizing reliability, efficiency and costs of heating and cooling generation, transmission and distribution

District energy systems play an important role in the efficient and sustainable heating or cooling of buildings, since they use less energy than if each building had individual heating or cooling generation. But it is not enough to generate energy efficiently – it must be transmitted and distributed with minimal cost and energy loss.

ABB has a fleet of cutting-edge solutions to support this. Motors controlled by variable speed drives with built-in application support that run energy production, transmission and distribution processes ensure the best system efficiency and most resilient operation. But there is more to this, including smart power, electrification, control, automation and instrumentation solutions and digital services! 

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06/27/2024

Collaboration between Advansor and ABB ensures climate-friendly heating and cooling

ABB News

The partnership between Advansor and ABB is an example of how companies can work together to solve complex challenges and promote sustainable development. 

From planning to power: ensuring grid stability in district heating projects

Heat Pumps Today, July 2024

As the world strives towards a more sustainable future, district heating schemes are shifting from traditional fuel-based models to incorporate large-scale heat pumps.

ABB is a silver sponsor of Euroheat and Power Congress 2024

Event, June 2024

A not-to-be-missed event for companies, start-ups, consultancies and universities active in the heating and cooling industry, and local authorities aiming to accelerate their heat transition! Come to meet our experts!

How a heat pump works

Video, February 2024

This video gives a brief but comprehensive exploration of a heat pump functionality. ABB drives and motors play an important role to enhance energy efficiency, reduce power consumption, and overall performance of heat pump systems.

Decarbonizing District Energy: The Path To Sustainable Urban Heating

HVACinformed.com, January 2024

Peter Van Den Heede, Head of Sales and Marketing, Benelux, ABB Motion, explains how electrification systems are paving the way for sustainable urban landscapes

ABB advocates for sustainable district heating and electrification at Euroheat and Power Summit

Web story, November 2023

The Euroheat and Power Summit was held at the Sparks Meeting Center in Brussels on November 14th and 15th.

Accelerating the energy transition in APAC: 5-step guide

APUEA Magazine, August 2023

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has a significant role in shifting to net zero. R. Narayanan, head of ABB Motion, Asia, outlines five ways industrial businesses can boost their efficiency.

Taking District Energy Systems to the Next Level

Euroheat and power magazine, 1/2023

District energy systems are regarded as inherently energy efficient. But modern motor and drive technologies can take them to the next level. Read more in the feature article by ABB's Torben Poulsen.

ABB to provide drives for Shams district cooling plant

Customer case

Shams Abu Dhabi is a development project which consists of residential, commercial, and recreational areas. In the district cooling plant, ABB drives will play a key role in minimizing energy use.

ABB to help decarbonize district heat supply near UNESCO heritage area

Press release

ABB will supply integrated electrical infrastructure for seawater heat pump that will replace the previous coal-powered solution as part of Denmark’s goal of cutting emissions by 70 percent by 2030.

Recovering heat for Helsinki

Customer success case

The heat pump’s energy efficiency can be  improved with ABB’s variable frequency drive control. Read how it can be done.

Driving district heating with minimal cost and energy loss

Article

Frank Taaning Grundholm, VP of Global HVACR Sales at ABB, explains the vital role that pumps operated by variable speed drives play in successful district heating systems for buildings.

Continuous heat and power for the city of Ulm

Customer success case

FUG, the district heating supplier for the city of Ulm (Germany), is supported by ABB Services to keep the generation and distribution of heat and power running efficiently and reliably 24/7.

ABB partners with Tabreed to progress on UAE energy goals

Customer success case

Energy efficiency is high on the list of priorities in the United Arab Emirates. Recently, ABB partnered with the district cooling company Tabreed to achieve operational excellence and save large amounts of pumping energy.

District energy. First steps towards Power-to-X

APUEA Magazine, March 2021

Power-to-X, the concept of combining a number of electricity conversion, energy storage, and reconversion pathways, makes effective use of surplus electricity production. It could reduce the use of fossil fuels.

ABB solutions for district cooling

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Learn how ABB solutions can solve diverse challenges facing modern district cooling systems.

ABB solutions for district heating

Brochure

Learn how ABB solutions can solve diverse challenges facing modern district heating systems.

Part load efficiency in HVAC matters

Video

ABB EC Titanium integrated motor drive maintains efficient HVAC equipment performance across varying speeds.

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