Thermal energy production in the Helsinki metropolitan area

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Scope

What is the thermal energy production in the Helsinki metropolitan area in 2010-2050?

Definition

Dependencies

• In a normal situation, the thermal energy production equals the thermal energy need in the Helsinki metropolitan area on an hourly basis. This is because thermal energy can be neither stored nor transported in large quantities. The major exception is the district heating network, which enables heat transport within its coverage.
• The production of district heat is bounded by the capacity of district heating production units in Helsinki metropolitan area.
• The production of other than district heat is bounded by the facilities in the buildings: Building stock in Helsinki metropolitan area.

Unit

GWh/a

Formula

• Equals the thermal energy need in the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Result

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See also

• Thermal energy need in Helsinki Metropolitan Area