The conference "Green District Heating: Transition to District Heating 5.0", organized on 24-25 February 2025, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Bucharest, brought together energy specialists, government and academia representatives, together with project partners, to discuss the future of sustainable district heating.
Following the event, many participants shared valuable conclusions and insights on LinkedIn about the integration of renewables and advanced technologies in district heating networks.
Here are some of the most relevant contributions:
🔹 Embassy of Norway in Bucharest
📌 "Romania and Norway working together for a green transition"
In a detailed post, the Embassy of Norway in Bucharest highlighted the essential role of bilateral collaboration in promoting the transition to sustainable heating systems through the implementation of innovative solutions for the modernization of energy infrastructures.
📌 The Embassy emphasized the importance of Norway Grants and EEA Grants, which support projects aimed at contributing to the sustainable development of energy infrastructure and reducing carbon emissions. This project, carried out in partnership with Audit IT&C, ELCEN and Norsk Energi, is an important step in this direction.
🔗 See the post here.
🔹 Vlad Stoicescu - Renewable Energy Specialist
"Innovation in district heating: integrating renewable energy into district heating systems"
In a noteworthy speech, Vlad Stoicescu emphasized the importance of innovation in the heating sector, stressing the need to integrate renewable sources into district heating networks.
📌 It highlighted how emerging technologies and digital solutions can transform existing energy infrastructure, making it more efficient and sustainable. He also discussed the challenges and opportunities associated with this transition, emphasizing the importance of public-private collaboration to accelerate the deployment of these innovative solutions 🔗 See the post here.
🔹 Spanish Economic and Trade Office in Romania
📌 "International collaboration in the energy transition"
Spain's Economic and Trade Office in Romania was also part of the conference debates, highlighting the importance of international cooperation in the transition to cleaner and more efficient energy sources.
📌 Spain has a vast experience in integrating renewable energy into energy infrastructures, and the participation of this institution in the event contributed to the exchange of best practices and the strengthening of relations between Romania and Spain in the energy sector.
In addition to the main partners of the project, several participants at the event shared their impressions and conclusions from the conference, reflecting on the technical discussions, proposed solutions and future directions for action.
Topics covered included:
✅ Technical challenges in integrating renewable energy sources into district heating networks.
✅ The role of digital technologies and smart solutions in making district heating systems more efficient.
✅ Regulatory impact on the transition to District Heating 5.0.
🔗 See participants' posts here and here.
These contributions demonstrate the joint commitment of partners and participants to innovation and collaboration in developing a more efficient and sustainable district heating system.
Thank you to everyone who participated and shared their experiences! The event was an excellent opportunity to exchange valuable knowledge and ideas that will contribute to the modernization of heating infrastructures and the integration of renewable and digital solutions in district heating systems.
Keep working together for a greener and more sustainable future!