Beneath the Swedish city of Vasterås lies a system of tunnels originally constructed during the Cold War to store oil, now repurposed for a giant heat battery. The facility supports the city’s district heating system, vital in winter months when temperatures plummet. A co-generation plant burns waste and wood to produce heat and electricity, distributing hot water through a 900-kilometer network. This technology significantly increases energy efficiency, ensuring warm homes and showers year-round, marking a sustainable step away from traditional energy practices.
The co-generation plant in Västerås efficiently turns waste into energy, enabling hot water storage and district heating essential for the city's winter needs.
The tunnels beneath Västerås, originally built during the Cold War, now serve as a massive heat battery, demonstrating innovative repurposing of infrastructure for sustainable energy.
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