Heating atlas outlines green energy options

Heating atlas outlines green energy options
A so-called heating atlas details the heating demands of households and industry across Tórshavn
District heating solutions will be expanded in some districts, air-to-water heat pumps are more suitable in other areas, while geothermal heating is recommended in some areas. Photo: Bjarni Árting Rubeksen
 
31.10.2022 - 06:07

Tórshavn residents will soon receive recommendations about the optimal sustainable heating options for their district.

These recommendations will be outlined in a new heating atlas consisting of a series of maps and text descriptions which outline the most suitable alternatives to oil-fired boilers.

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Caption: 
A detailed overview of the nominal energy requirements (kWh/m3/year) across the capital

Some 5,000 buildings in the capital region will be replacing oil boilers with alternative heating solutions over the next eight years, according to consulting engineer firm SMJ, which has compiled the heating atlas for Tórshavn City Council.

 

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