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Table 6 Influence of increased density on the indicators (own illustration)

From: Factors influencing the environmental and economic feasibility of district heating systems—a perspective from integrated spatial and energy planning

Indicator

Influence of increased density

(1) Energy consumption density

If living space per person stays constant, the density of inhabitants will lead to a 10% increase of energy consumption density.

(3) Available heat source(s)

In the course of increased density, the variety of available heat sources expands at least for waste heat potentials while distances decrease.