Cold networks
Fifth generation district heating and cooling networks are also referred to as "cold networks". However, these must be distinguished from conventional district cooling networks.
What are cold networks?
A cold network usually refers to a 5th generation district heating and cooling (5GDHC) network. However, cold networks must not be confused with district cooling networks. District cooling networks are installed exclusively to provide cooling. Cold networks (i.e., 5GDHC networks), however, are primarily installed to provide space heat and heat for domestic hot water. The name cold network comes from the fact that the temperature in the network is so low that it cannot be used for direct heating of buildings. Therefore, decentralized heat pumps must be installed in all buildings to raise the temperature level of the heat from the network to the required flow temperature of the heating circuit in the building. Cold networks are capable of providing both heat and cold. More detailed information on cold networks can be found on the pages about 5GDHC networks.
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