On this page you find facts and figures about the 5GDHC network in Achern (Arealnetz Lott). The network has a length of 0.15 km. In total, 4 buildings are supplied by the heat network. The 5GDHC network is operated by EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG .
Facts and figures about the cold heat network in Achern (Arealnetz Lott)
Insulated plastic pipes are used for the heating network. network. The network does not only supply the buildings with heat to operate the decentralized heat pumps, but also with cooling energy, e.g. for room air conditioning. If heating and cooling demands occur simultaneously, these can be balanced within the 5GDHC network (see also demand balancing in 5GDHC networks). The district comprises new construction areas only. Every building of the district is free to decide whether to connect to the heating network or not; there is no obligation to connect. Detailed data of the 5GDHC network in Achern (Arealnetz Lott) is listed in Table 1.
| District | Arealnetz Lott |
| Country | Germany |
| City / location | Achern |
| Year of commissioning | 2022 |
| Operator | EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG |
| Network temperatures | 2-23 °C |
| Supplied buildings | 4 |
| Network length | 0.15 km |
| Share of new building area | 100 % |
| Heat generation capacity (energy hub) | 50 kW |
| Pipe type | Plastic pipe (insulated) |
| Heat sources | River water Ambient air |
| Cooling supply through thermal network | Yes |
| Obligation to connect to network | No |
| Owner of decentral heat pumps | Heat network operator |
| Billing boundary for delivered heat | Condenser of the heat pump (building side) |
| Buildings receiving compensation for heat feed-in | No |