Heat-network feasibility
Exploring where heating and cooling demand could connect with shared energy and water infrastructure.
Archived feasibility theme
The project question
A network needs sufficient demand density, viable routes and dependable sources, alongside a clear operating responsibility.
Earlier feasibility material examines potential heat and cooling clusters. It does not establish an approved network, funding award or committed customers.
Research and feasibility
Map heat and cooling demand, load duration, anchor customers, available sources, route constraints, land and planning requirements.
Technical and financial modelling
Model network losses, source temperatures, heat-pump electricity, pipe and plant costs, phased connections, tariff scenarios and customer uptake.
Commercial structuring options
Compare energy-service companies, connection agreements and long-term heat-supply arrangements; allocate demand, availability and tariff risks with specialist advisers.
Asset management and monitoring
Define metering, billing, network efficiency, maintenance, customer service and lifecycle replacement reporting.
Example brief
Commission a heat-network opportunity and commercial-feasibility study.
A scoped engagement can produce an evidence brief, assumptions register, scenario model, commercial-options comparison and a prioritised plan for further diligence. The exact outputs depend on the brief.
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