Cowi has been engaged to conduct a study on the feasibility of building a renewable energy powered heating system for the district of Brae on the Shetland Islands.
Shetlands Islands Council has appointed Cowi to also develop a concept design exploring the potential of an innovative district heating scheme that could be powered with a wind turbine nearby, or other renewables.
According to Shetland Islands Council, if the system is viable it could unlock new opportunities for sustainable community heat in the UK.
Household energy bills in the region are more than double the UK average. By reducing carbon emissions, the initiative will aim to supports Scotland’s net-zero goal for 2045 while contributing to the government’s target of expanding heat network supply from 1.5% to 8% by 2030.