Energy is essential to keep life, production, growth and development going. However, being the main contributor to climate change, energy also constitute one of the biggest challenges that the world and humanity face today. This calls for new green and sustainable energy solutions, behavioural change, not to mention new policies, on global and local scales. Danish consulting engineers play an active role in this necessary turnaround. For instance, when we work with national governments to enhance international cooperation to facilitate policy dialogue and access to shared sources of energy, when we design and implement stand-alone energy systems, provide technical assistance to local authorities, assist governments with energy efficiency strategies, or when we design integrated renewable energy solutions, including wind, solar, biomass and hydro.
PROJECT: DISTRICT HEATING SYSTEM
The new district heating system in Shangri-La sets new standards for energy-efficient and emission-free heat production in China. It is based on hydroelectric power and heat pumps that provide great environmental bene ts for the city, which has previously been plagued by atmospheric pollution due to the use of wood and coal burning stoves for heating. The new system increases energy production by 200-300 percent and can supply heat to about 100,000 inhabitants. The project has already attracted a great level of interest from surrounding cities in China, including Beijing.
COUNTRY: CHINA
COMPANY: COWI A/S
SECONDARY GOALS: 13