On this page you find facts and figures about the 5GDHC network in Emmerthal (Solarsiedlung am Ohrberg). The network has a length of 1 km. In total, 65 buildings are supplied by the heat network. The 5GDHC network is operated by Energieservice Westfalen Weser .
Facts and figures about the cold heat network in Emmerthal (Solarsiedlung am Ohrberg)
Uninsulated plastic pipes are used for the heating network. In this district, unlike in other districts, the 5GDHC network is only used to provide heat. A cooling supply is not considered. The district comprises new construction areas only. Buildings are obliged to connect to the heating network. Detailed data of the 5GDHC network in Emmerthal (Solarsiedlung am Ohrberg) is listed in Table 1.
| District | Solarsiedlung am Ohrberg |
| Country | Germany |
| City / location | Emmerthal |
| Year of commissioning | 2020 |
| Operator | Energieservice Westfalen Weser |
| Network temperatures | 12/8 °C |
| Supplied buildings | 65 |
| Network length | 1 km |
| Share of new building area | 100 % |
| Heat generation capacity (energy hub) | 370 kW |
| Pipe type | Plastic pipe (uninsulated) |
| Heat sources | Boiler (e.g. natural gas/biogas) Waste heat (industry) |
| Cooling supply through thermal network | No |
| Obligation to connect to network | Yes |
| Owner of decentral heat pumps | Home/building owner |
| Price model for heat supply | Base price (€/year) |