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Gothenburg, the Nordic city aloof from worldly cares, topped the ranking for the world’s most sustainable cities five years in a row. Once an industrial port city, Gothenburg is also considered one of the top-greenest cities in Europe and thus increasingly popular among international tourists. We take a look at the secrets behind its sustainability success story.
To achieve higher city-wide energy efficiency, Gothenburg also implemented a district cooling system. Powered by the cool flows from Göta älv, the system combines surplus heat and river water to provide residents with an energy-efficient, cost-competitive alternative to conventional air conditioning. The CO2 emissions generated by this system are substantially lower in comparison to conventional cooling methods.
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