District heating
District heating is a system that distributes heat generated from a central source to multiple buildings within a defined area, typically through a network of underground pipes. The heat is usually generated by burning fossil fuels, but renewable energy sources such as biomass, solar thermal energy, and geothermal energy can also be used.
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The heat is usually generated by burning fossil fuels, but renewable energy sources such as biomass, solar thermal energy, and geothermal energy can also be used. District heating can provide space heating, water heating, and even cooling to residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. The advantages of district heating include increased energy efficiency, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and the ability to use waste heat from industrial processes or power generation. The Wikipedia page on district heating provides information about its history, operation, benefits, challenges, and various technologies used in its implementation.