Geothermal breakthrough in Aarhus: District heat now flows from the earth's interior
In Aarhus, one of Europe's most visionary district heating projects is now in operation. For the first time, geothermal heat from a depth of 2,500 metres flows directly into the radiators of thousands of Aarhus homes — and this is done with the help of heat pumps from Solid Energy.
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This is a milestone — not only for Aarhus, but for the entire green transition in Europe.
The project sets a new standard. It takes up minimal land surface space, has extremely low CO₂ emissions and significantly reduces dependence on fossil energy sources. At the same time, it shows how innovative technology and strong partnerships can accelerate societal transformation — without compromising on economics or reliability.
“This is a very big day for Aarhus — and for Denmark,” Aarhus Mayor Jacob Bundsgaard said at the opening of the facility to TV2East Jutland.
We are proud to contribute the technology behind it. And we are already working on upcoming geothermal projects in both Denmark and the rest of Europe. If you want to learn more about the possibilities of geothermal district heating, contact our experts.
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