References for simulating district heating networks

Municipality Weiherhammer und Markt Mantel

Municipal Heat Planning

population: 9,000
total existing heat demand: 128 GWh
Number of buildings: 4,500

Siemensstadt

simulation study

Siemensstadt Square was analysed in heatbeat Digital Twin to efficiently compare various sustainable heating and cooling network concepts. This enabled us to identify the optimal network design and integration of renewable sources for the future neighbourhood.

Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis

municipal heat planning

population: 106,000
total existing heat demand: 1,407 GWh
Number of buildings: 40,000

Wesel

Concept study for a new network

Number of buildings: 131
Heat sales to buildings (GWh): 22 GWh
Network length (m): 5.5 km
generator capacity: 8.0 MW

FunkSTA

Forschungsprojekt

Number of buildings: 1,700
Heat sales to buildings (GWh): 270 GWh
Network length (m): 70 km
generator capacity: 100 MW
Buildings with live-data integration: 600

BeStWärmKI

Forschungsprojekt

In the BeStWärmKI project, heatbeat plays a central role in precisely mapping the real heating network using a high-resolution digital twin and providing both dynamic and real-time simulations for AI-based operational optimisation.

Aachen Pilotgebiete

Forschungsprojekt

The city of Aachen has finalised its municipal heating plan for 2025 and determined where district heating can be expanded and where individual solutions are needed. With the ‘Nahwärme’ pilot project, it is offering free feasibility consultations for renewable local heating networks in collaboration with heatbeat.

TransUrban.NRW

Forschungsprojekt

TransUrban.NRW demonstrates the practical implementation of innovative 5G heating and cooling networks that enable maximum efficiency in neighborhoods through digital planning and dynamic system operation.