10/03/2026

Heat Networks Reimagined: Affordable, Efficient, Scalable

As cities and towns aim for cleaner, more resilient energy systems, heat networks are evolving beyond traditional heating. This session explores how integrated networks can combine heating, cooling, and electricity, leverage waste heat, and use thermal storage to improve flexibility and reliability. Panelists will discuss the role of heat networks in balancing renewable energy, managing grid fluctuations, and creating new revenue streams. Attendees will gain insight into innovative technologies, effective funding models, and scalable strategies that make heat networks affordable, efficient, and sustainable, providing practical solutions for decarbonising local energy systems.   

Discussion Points:    

How can heat networks integrate heating, cooling, and electricity efficiently?   

How can waste heat, thermal storage, and flexible technologies improve network reliability?   

How can heat networks support renewable energy integration and manage grid fluctuations? 

What business models and funding strategies can make heat networks scalable and affordable?