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Europe District Heating Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027)

Market Report I 2022-06-01 I 100 Pages I Mordor Intelligence

The Europe District heating market is estimated to register a CAGR of 5.73% for the forecast period, 2022-2027. The introduction of new technologies like machine learning, IoT services, and smart meters have helped in optimizing the heating cycles according to the varying demands in Europe.

Key Highlights
District heating provides thermal heating to households and commercial buildings through hot water or steam. The hot water is transported using a distributive channel of highly insulated pipes to transfer efficiently without much heat loss. The process was earlier known to involve extensive use of coal and biogas but is aggressively adopting renewable energy sources like solar energy, geothermal energy, etc. Although, in the middle of rigorous efforts to increase greener energy sources, prominent share of the district heating solutions worldwide continue to rely on fossil fuels.
According to IEA, about 8% to 35% of the electricity or heat sources used for district heating globally have helped reduce carbon emissions by more than one-third under the initiatives for the Net Zero Emissions by 2050 goals. The global average carbon intensity of district heating is majorly affected by China, Europe, and Russia. IEA also reported that the use of fossil fuels for district heating accounts for natural gas (40%), coal (45%), and oil (3.5%). Although around 8.5% of heat consumption is supplied by district heating, some European countries consume a significant portion of the heat, like about 45% in Denmark and Sweden.
Europe is looking forward to transitioning gradually from conventional energy sources to renewable resources for district heating on a mass level. According to Euroheat and Power, the fuel mixture mostly used comprises around 26% of natural gas and 30% coal. Research conducted by Heat Roadmap Europe also reported unexplored energy sources like waste heat from heavy industries like petrochemical sites or steel plants that could help countries save on natural gas and other energy resources for better utilization.
District heating projects are long-term investments for companies and shareholders. Newer alternatives like new wind farm projects, individual heat pumps, or solar heating solutions are available as awareness among the European population grows. The policymakers are bothered by the lesser time these projects take to set up. Although, district heating in Europe remains the primary preference of the majority of users. Legislative support from the governments is crucial in encouraging investors' confidence in the projects.
According to a paper published in ScienceDirect's Sustainable Cities and Society Journal Vol 82, household heating increased by 8% during the partial lockdown and about 13% during the full lockdowns in the COVID-19 pandemic. The research was conducted among 451 buildings in Canton, Geneva, Switzerland. Organizations like IEA helped district heating plants and companies arrange the required resources for smoother functioning. Companies like Statkraft in Europe contributed to ensuring the safety and stability of plants' operations during the pandemic.


Key Market Trends

Residential Usage Set to Drive the Market


The residential consumption from the district heat systems accounts for a major share in Europe. This leads to many carbon emissions, which hamper the countries in their zero-emission goals of 2050. Hence, governments are actively forming regulations to efficiently manage the district heat among residents. For instance, according to the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) stated by European Commission in 2021, all municipalities above 50,000 inhabitants would be requested to prepare plans for local heating and cooling systems.
According to European Commission, Buildings account for 40% of Europe's energy consumption. Various functions like cooling, heating, and domestic hot water form 80% of the energy consumed by the citizens. This indicates the comprehensive energy requirement for district heating systems for households and buildings, demanding better energy management. Hence, the European region is open for companies to develop greener solutions for space heating and other district heating-related services.
The European Commission also indicates that more than 30 million building units consume excessive energy. This excess consumption accounts for nearly 2.5 times more than average buildings, which drives up households' energy bills. It highlights the high energy requirements for households in Europe, but it also makes room for energy-efficient district heating solutions. Companies are introducing individual heating solutions using renewable energy resources.
As the electricity prices hike, households rely on natural gas to fuel their heating systems daily. Natural gas is another fossil fuel that can be preserved and put to better use. The introduction of heating systems fueled by renewable energy resources like solar energy, geothermal energy, and others will help manage the energy expenses effectively and contribute actively to reducing the CO2 emission footprint for 2050 environmental goals in Europe.


Germany to Drive the Market Growth in Europe


According to the Demographic view of Europe provided by worldometers, Germany was the most populated European country in 2020, accounting for around 83 million people. The statistics also indicated the median age to be 46 years. The average annual temperature in Germany, reported by climate-data.org, is about 8.7 C. These demographics show Germany's mostly cold and densely populated demography, making it a perfect region for district heating facilities.
The overall prices for energy consumption are higher in Germany compared to other regions. For instance, according to globalpetrolprices.com, the electricity prices in Germany in September 2021 accounted for USD 0.335/kWh for households, and USD 0.261/kWh for businesses, compared to the world average electricity prices of USD 0.134/kWh for households and USD 0.125/kWh for businesses. This clearly states how the demand for alternatives for hot water and heating solutions for buildings becomes necessary to tackle the high electricity prices. Hence, Germany is a promising market for district heating solutions and heat pumps.
According to BMUV, Germany, around 70% of the district heat coming from Combine Heat and Power (CHP) plants in Germany were powered by coal and other fossil fuels in 2020. Different technologies are being considered for replacing fossil fuels. Various technologies are available, including large heat pumps or solar thermal installations, geothermal installations, and CHP installations based on biomass or green hydrogen. The part of renewables in district heating has risen by around 10% from the initial 7.8% in 2010. About 17.8% of the 126 billion (kWh) of district heat generated in Germany came from renewables, accounting for approximately more than 22 billion kWh. This indicates serious efforts to improve the district heating industry more environment-friendly ways.
Several Government regulations promote the adoption of renewable energy resources in the district heating sector, encouraging the companies to use advanced technologies. The German government takes serious and long-term steps under the Climate Action Plan 2050. For instance, according to BMUV (Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety, and Consumer Protection), the Climate Action Plan aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 66-67% by 2030 compared to the emissions in 1990, to achieve virtually climate-neutral heat by 2050 across Germany. Such dedicated measures are paving the way for companies looking forward to introducing greener district heating solutions in the country.


Competitive Landscape

The Europe District Heating Market is moderately fragmented. Different companies offer services limited to their respective region and other European countries. The paradigm shift in adopting renewable resouc=rces of energy is driving the fragmentation as the brands continue to establish their individual greener supply chains. Government regulations and incentives in terms of taxation play a vital role. Companies are coming forward with new and improved solutions for district heating.


December 2021 - ENFOR and Danfoss partner to develop innovative software and support the utilities and energy companies with the green energy transition. The new software offering will decrease CO2 emissions, increase energy and cost savings, and provide operational improvements for the utilities. The software will help optimize district heat management systems, envisioning contributing to meeting 50% of Europe's heat demands by 2050 with district heating only.
May 2021 - Logstor partnered with DIN Forsyning to initiate two major renovation projects in Esbjerg, contributing toward sustainable and energy-efficient district heating. More than 2 km of green district heating pipes were supposed to be replaced in the renovation project comprising 500 mm and 560 mm casing dimensions. The heating pipes in the district heating network at Skolebakken and Fyrparken in Esbjerg were supposed to be renovated. This project should result in an environmental saving of at least 32 tonnes of CO? by utilizing 22 tonnes of recycled plastic rather than newly produced plastic.


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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Deliverables
1.2 Study Assumptions
1.3 Scope of the Study

2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4 MARKET DYNAMICS
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Porters 5 Force Analysis
4.2.1 Threat of New Entrants
4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
4.2.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.2.4 Threat of Substitute Products
4.2.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
4.4 Assessment of COVID-19 on the Industry
4.5 Government Initiatives and Programs on District Heating/Cooling Transition
4.6 Development of District Heating Technology

5 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.1 Market Drivers
5.1.1 Augmented Demand for Energy-efficient and Cost effective Heating Systems
5.1.2 Rising Urbanization and Industrialization
5.2 Market Challenges
5.2.1 High Infrastructure Cost

6 MARKET SEGMENTATION
6.1 Segmentation - By End User
6.1.1 Residential
6.1.2 Commercial and Industrial
6.2 Segmentation - By Country
6.2.1 Germany
6.2.2 France
6.2.3 Poland
6.2.4 Scandinavian Countries
6.2.5 Czech Republic
6.2.6 Austria
6.2.7 Rest of the Europe

7 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
7.1 Vattenfall AB
7.2 Danfoss AS
7.3 Engie SA
7.4 Statkraft AS
7.5 Logstor AS
7.6 Vital Energi Ltd
7.7 Goteborg Energi
7.8 Alfa Laval AB
7.9 Ramboll Group AS

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