District Energy – Germany

Background
Germany remains Europe’s largest district heating market, currently covering 14% of the building sector’s heat demand. Plans are underway to increase coverage to 30% by 2045, resulting in over 100,000 new connections annually.

The new German government is set to influence this growth, raising key questions:

• Regulatory changes—will we see new policies accelerating district heating expansion?
• How will district heating networks benefit from the infrastructure investment package?
• Market opportunities for Danish exporters—what prospects lie ahead?

With the BEW funding policy and Germany’s commitment to decarbonization, the outlook suggests an evolving market dynamic.

Programme

• • Opening remarks
    Lars Hummelmose, Managing Director, DBDH
  • Germany's district heating transformation-trends, investments, and policy shifts
    Dr. Holger Krawinkel, Freelance Energy Specialist
  • Market opportunities where Danish expertise can support Germany's "Wärmewende"
    Stig Aagaard, Energy Advisor, Danish Embassy Berlin
  • Discussion & knowledge-sharing session

Moderator

• Lars Hummelmose, Managing Director, DBDH