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Zaanstad heat grid - DENNH: sustainable heat for a future-proof region

Zaanstad heat grid - DENNH

Facts

Mission:
Converting waste heat into renewable energy for thousands of households and businesses in the Zaan region.

Fund: PDENH

Contributes to transition:
Circular transition

Contributes to transition:
Circular transition
Contributes to transition:
Energy transition

Contributes to SDG(s):

 

The heat grid is fed by heat from a local small-scale biomass power plant. In addition to the biomass plant, there are two gas-fired auxiliary heat plants, which act as a back-up for peak times and as a backup supply. Thus, this heat grid contributes to a future-proof and climate-neutral region.

The impact

Warmtenet Zaanstad proves that sustainability, innovation and economic growth can go hand in hand. By making smart use of local residual flows, the company contributes to a greener Zaanstreek and inspires other regions to also take the step towards sustainable energy supply.

Collaboration and support

Warmtenetwerk Zaanstad BV was established through close cooperation between Zaanstad municipality, Firan and the Participatiefonds Duurzame Economie Noord-Holland (PDENH). PDENH's financial support was crucial for the rapid and successful realisation of the heat network. Thanks to this cooperation, not only will sustainable heat be supplied, but also the foundation will be laid for an innovative, climate-friendly future.

Circular transition

From a linear to a circular economy

Energy transition

From fossil to renewable energy sources

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