Mijnwater is a supplier of sustainable energy, supplies heat and coolness to offices, commercial buildings and homes. It does this via a circular energy network, a so-called fifth generation ‘Smart Grid’ for district heating and cooling. In addition, the company stores the (recovered) heat, at times when there is little to no demand. This innovative circular energy network in Heerlen is seen as a well thought-out infrastructure for the distribution of hot and cold energy and can also be used in other urban areas.
Mijnwater is a supplier of sustainable energy, supplies heat and coolness to offices, commercial buildings and homes. It does this via a circular energy network, a so-called fifth generation ‘Smart Grid’ for district heating and cooling. In addition, the company stores the (recovered) heat, at times when there is little to no demand. This innovative circular energy network in Heerlen is seen as a well thought-out infrastructure for the distribution of hot and cold energy and can also be used in other urban areas.
Heat is needed in the greenhouses for the plants that grow there. Previously, the heat came from a central heating installation or a CHP installation, in which gas is burned and converted into heat. This heat goes into the greenhouse. However, this is quite an expensive solution. In addition, the energy market has experienced major fluctuations in recent years, which is unfavorable for the stability of horticultural companies. In response to this, 9 horticultural companies in Kwintsheul, led by Paul van Schie, took the initiative in 2016 to use geothermal energy to heat the greenhouses. This resulted in the geothermal project Nature's Heat.
Heat is needed in the greenhouses for the plants that grow there. Previously, the heat came from a central heating installation or a CHP installation, in which gas is burned and converted into heat. This heat goes into the greenhouse. However, this is quite an expensive solution. In addition, the energy market has experienced major fluctuations in recent years, which is unfavorable for the stability of horticultural companies. In response to this, 9 horticultural companies in Kwintsheul, led by Paul van Schie, took the initiative in 2016 to use geothermal energy to heat the greenhouses. This resulted in the geothermal project Nature's Heat.
Since the start of our company in 2007, we have helped realize sustainable energy projects for our customers. In some cases we co-invest in these projects. Our experience in project development enables us to advise policymakers in drawing up sustainable energy policies that are in line with daily practice.
A large part of the existing built environment is currently heated with natural gas. Shell believes in geothermal heat as a sustainable alternative. Heat that is extracted at depths of 500-4000 metres is what we call geothermal heat. The deeper the source, the warmer the water. Hot water is pumped up and used to heat buildings and homes but is also used for greenhouse horticulture and industry. Because of our subsurface expertise and the experience in working on large and complex projects, Shell is well positioned to work on sustainable solutions in the area of heat supply.
A large part of the existing built environment is currently heated with natural gas. Shell believes in geothermal heat as a sustainable alternative. Heat that is extracted at depths of 500-4000 metres is what we call geothermal heat. The deeper the source, the warmer the water. Hot water is pumped up and used to heat buildings and homes but is also used for greenhouse horticulture and industry. Because of our subsurface expertise and the experience in working on large and complex projects, Shell is well positioned to work on sustainable solutions in the area of heat supply.
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