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The world's largest CO₂-based seawater heat pump has been put into operation in Esbjerg, Denmark. The system, which is operated by utility company DIN Forsyning, is expected to supply around 280,000 MWh of climate-neutral heat per year for the district heating networks in Esbjerg and Varde – enough for 25,000 households. The manufacturer is MAN Energy Solutions.
The 70 MW plant uses seawater as a heat source and draws electricity from nearby wind farms. According to the heat pump manufacturer, it replaces a decommissioned coal-fired power plant and is operated together with a 60 MW wood chip boiler and a 40 MW electric boiler system. The plant is expected to save 120,000 tons of CO₂ per year.
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