| Abstract [eng] |
The smooth operation of district heating systems is a gruelling task. The DH sector is particularly strategically important in cold climates. Different countries have different regulatory principles for the sector. In Lithuania, detailed regulation of the heat supplier has been chosen, therefore it often makes it difficult for the heat supply company to invest in more innovative heat generation, supply and, in some cases, heat consumption technologies. Heat supply companies are currently competing with independent heat suppliers as market conditions change. This situation further reduces the motivation of municipal DH companies to improve their DH systems. It is obvious that the builders of the newly built residential quarters should try to motivate the local management to connect to the DH systems by implementing decentralized heating / cooling solutions on the spot. Some municipalities in Lithuania partially finance the connection to the DH network. The first part of the thesis is devoted to the literature review, which is the basis for further evaluations of the project, using examples of good practice. The scope of this project analyses the current state of the DH system in one Lithuanian city and possible organizational and technological improvements in order to produce and supply heat with minimal impact on the environment, i. reducing CO2 emissions by almost 100%. |
