Energy Supply Concept for the “Im Kamp” Residential Development in Marl
Client
Property Owners’ Association “Im Kamp”, Marl
Background
In the district of Sickingmühle Ost – Im Kamp, the City of Marl is planning a new residential area with detached houses, semi-detached houses and terraced houses.
Already during the urban development planning process, it was important to examine how a sustainable and future-proof energy supply could be designed for the neighborhood.
The property owners’ association commissioned DFIC to develop an energy and heat supply concept.
The objective was to evaluate different technical options and identify an economically viable and climate-friendly solution for the planned residential development.
Analysis of energy supply options
As part of the concept, DFIC analyzed potential energy sources and supply options for the neighborhood. The following options were examined, among others:
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Industrial waste heat from the Marl Chemical Park
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Biomass and biogas
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Geothermal energy
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Solar thermal energy and combined heat and power (CHP)
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District heating network versus decentralized heating systems
The analysis showed that several potential heat sources are technically available. However, due to distance, economic feasibility or technical implementation challenges, many of these options proved to be only partially suitable.
Assessment of supply concepts
A key element of the study was the comparison between:
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a central district heating solution, and
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a decentralized energy supply for individual buildings.
For a relatively small residential development with limited heat demand, a district heating network is often difficult to operate economically.
At the same time, modern building standards provide excellent conditions for decentralized renewable energy systems.
Recommendation
Based on the analysis, DFIC recommends a decentralized energy supply for the buildings, rather than a central heat network. Key elements include:
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Heat pumps for heating and hot water
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Photovoltaic systems for on-site electricity generation
This solution enables a cost-effective, climate-friendly and future-proof energy supply for the neighborhood.
Role of DFIC
DFIC supported the property owners’ association in developing a practical and implementation-oriented energy concept for the residential development.
The project illustrates how economic and climate-friendly energy solutions can already be integrated in the early planning phase of new residential areas.
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