Rising gas prices are setting the stage for sustainable district heating in Skive
Skive Fjernvarme previously used wood pellets, the greater part of which was shipped from abroad. Going forward, the new district heating station, consisting of a 10 MW hot-water boiler, will use wood chips produced locally within a radius of 50 km from Skive. By using wood chips, a residual product from forestry operations, Skive Fjernvarme will be able to enhance its security of supply and make it more sustainable. The station will also be able to use locally collected garden/park waste and geothermal heat.
Using the most sustainable solutions that will support Skive Municipality’s goal of being carbon neutral by 2029, Skive Fjernvarme is thus thinking ahead. Calculations show that the new district heating station and the expansion of the supply area will reduce carbon emissions from 8,500 tonnes to 1,500 tonnes per year.
“Providing sustainable district heating that will help ensure high security of supply for our customers – also in the future – is one of our main priorities.”
Tage Meltofte
CEO, Skive Fjernvarme
Loan purpose: Establishing a new wood chip centre and expanding supply area
Loan amount: DKK 259 million (construction credit)
Project period: 2022-2026