Various in-depth studies

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Ingenium conducted an in-depth study of the available renewable heat sources throughout the entire territory of Bruges and its boroughs.

The result is a list and a map of the heat sources, supplemented with information on available capacity, heat output, and temperature, along with an initial qualitative assessment of the heat's usability.

This study covered industrial waste heat (such as in the Port of Zeebrugge and industrial parks), solar energy generated on unused land (CST, PVT, solar water heaters), heat from geothermal sources, heat from surface water, wastewater, and drinking water, as well as non-site-specific solutions such as air-to-water heat pumps and boilers fueled by various fuels.

Simulations were used to evaluate, on a zone-by-zone basis, whether the identified sources could meet current and future energy demand, including thermal storage systems and peaking power plants to handle demand spikes.

Evaluation in terms of energy and economic factors as well

Finally, a detailed energy and economic evaluation was conducted, including capital expenditures (CAPEX), operating expenses (OPEX), total cost of ownership (TCO), and a projected heat price. This analysis provides the city of Bruges with a solid foundation for planning and implementing sustainable, efficient, and economically viable district heating infrastructures.

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