The Guardian
Summary
When most of us think of Sweden our first thoughts are probably of Abba, flatpack furniture, or possibly even meatballs. However, for those with a special interest in sustainable energy, their thoughts may well turn to Hyllie – a district on the outskirts of Malmö, which is a testbed of innovation in climate-smart urban development. But how did Hyllie become a driving force in energy efficiency, and what can it teach the rest of the world about the future of sustainable living?
From data centres and transport hubs to supermarkets, many cities already produce energy in the form of excess heat. One of the most exciting aspects of the E.ON ectogrid, winner of an energy efficiency award at the Cop28 climate summit in Dubai, is that it uses heat pumps to harness this energy which usually goes untapped, and is therefore wasted. In Hyllie and Malmö, ectocloud ensures that the best available energy is redirected to buildings across the smart district heating grid when and where needed, providing them with their heating.
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