Fifth generation district heating and cooling: A comprehensive survey

• DOI: 10.1016/j.egyr.2024.01.037
• Publication Date: 2024-01-23T05:34:19Z
• Authors: L. Minh Dang; Le Quan Nguyen; Junyoung Nam; Tan N. Nguyen; Sujin Lee; Hyoung-Kyu Song; Hyeonjoon Moon

District heating (DH) networks are a key component of low-carbon urban in the future, as greenhouse gas emissions and sustainability concerns drive sector to transform itself. DH is not new technology, but it has been constantly evolving. The latest generation facilitates distribution low-temperature renewable heat sources. In recent years, most studies have focused on managing peak demand, improving technologies, load prediction. However, there risk misinterpretation, generations DH, which operate at significantly lower temperatures than conventional being developed simultaneously. This review aims analyze different definitions fifth-generation district cooling (5GDHC) introduce straightforward concept this technology. It also describes potential strengths, weaknesses, challenges integrating 5GDHC into existing systems, well practical recommendations. Finally, analyzes crucial components notable characteristics provide clear picture its evolution uniqueness.