The company 1Energy UK has begun construction of a low-carbon heating network in the West Yorkshire city of Bradford, which promises to transform heat supply in urban areas through clean and efficient technologies.
It is designed to supply the equivalent of 10,000 homes, prioritizing large-scale buildings during the first phase.
Project details and progress
With an initial investment of £75 million and secured funding of £20 million, Bradford’s heating network will use one of the world’s largest heat pumps. largest aerothermal heat pumps the largest aerothermal heat pumps in the UK. This technology will replace traditional gas-based systems, improving air quality and eliminating local fossil fuel emissions. fossil fuel emissions.
The project already has a building permit, financing and first customers. Among the progress and goals of the project are the completion of the heating network, the operation of the Energy Center in March 2026 and the start of supply to users in September of the same year.
Operation of the new heating network
From the moment a building is connected, a 75% reduction in heating emissions is estimated. This improvement will be achieved through a centralized network that distributes sustainably generated heat, significantly reducing dependence on natural gas. natural gas.
The heat networks are designed to replace individual boilers with collective solutions. These infrastructures make it possible to decarbonize the urban environment and consolidate a modern and resilient energy model.
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