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In Vienna, wastewater is pumped for heating without Russian gas

Vienna has developed a wastewater pumping system used to supply around 56,000 homes. Objective: reduce dependence on Russian gas.

In Vienna, wastewater is pumped for heating without Russian gas

CountriesAutriche, France, Norvège, Russie
CompaniesRystad Energy, Johnson Controls
SectorRéseaux chaleur, Énergie Géothermique, Réseau chaleur
ThemeInnovation & Transformation, Innovation sectorielle

In Vienna, a plant uses wastewater to provide heating for around 56,000 households. The system, developed by Wien Energie, comprises three large heat pumps. These pumps harness the heat of wastewater from the nearby wastewater treatment plant. A method that replaces the use of fossil fuels with a local, renewable energy source.

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