District Energy – European Market View

Background
Across Europe, district heating (DH) is gaining momentum as nations seek alternatives to natural gas, driven by both energy security concerns and climate targets. The Russian war against Ukraine has accelerated the push toward energy independence, increasing policy support and business investments in DH.

As a leader in district energy, Denmark stands at the forefront of this transformation, offering expertise, technology, and solutions to meet growing demand. With collaboration programs in multiple European countries, Danish innovations continue to gain recognition among key partners abroad.

This session will explore:

• Market trends—which European countries are investing the most in DH?
• Hot energy sources—where is the growth happening, and what are the emerging technologies?
• Forecast to 2030—how will DH evolve, and which research topics are shaping the future?
• The role of Denmark - how can businesses benefit from the Danish Energy Agency’s work across Europe?

Programme

• Opening remarks
  Lars Hummelmose, Managing Director, DBDH
• European district heating market overview—growth regions, investment trends, policy developments
  Aurélie Beauvais, Managing Director, EuroHeat & Power
• IEA DHC research insights—current projects and international collaboration opportunities
  Lars Gullev, IEA DHC
• Danish Energy Agency’s role-global initiatives and impact on district heating growth
  Rasmus Nicolas Viftrup Ringgaard, Team Lead Europe, Danish Energy Agency
  
  
• Q&A sessions: Direct engagement with sector specialists

Moderator

• Lars Hummelmose, Managing Director, DBDH