1	INTRODUCTION	22 
1.1	STUDY OBJECTIVES	22 
1.2	MARKET DEFINITION	22 
1.2.1	INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS	23 
1.3	STUDY SCOPE	23 
1.3.1	MARKETS COVERED	23 
FIGURE 1	DISTRICT HEATING MARKET: SEGMENTATION	23 
1.3.2	REGIONAL SCOPE	24 
1.3.3	YEARS CONSIDERED	24 
1.4	CURRENCY CONSIDERED	25 
1.5	LIMITATIONS	25 
1.6	UNIT CONSIDERED	25 
1.7	STAKEHOLDERS	25 
1.8	SUMMARY OF CHANGES	26 
1.8.1	RECESSION IMPACT	26 
2	RESEARCH METHODOLOGY	27 
2.1	RESEARCH APPROACH	27 
FIGURE 2	DISTRICT HEATING MARKET: RESEARCH DESIGN	28 
2.1.1	SECONDARY AND PRIMARY RESEARCH	29 
2.1.2	SECONDARY DATA	29 
2.1.2.1	List of major secondary sources	30 
2.1.2.2	Key data from secondary sources	30 
2.1.3	PRIMARY DATA	31 
2.1.3.1	List of key interview participants	31 
2.1.3.2	Breakdown of primaries	31 
2.1.3.3	Key data from primary sources	31 
2.1.3.4	Key industry insights	32 
2.2	MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION	32 
FIGURE 3	PROCESS FLOW OF MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION	32 
2.2.1	BOTTOM-UP APPROACH	33 
2.2.1.1	Approach to derive market size using bottom-up analysis (demand side)	33 
FIGURE 4	DISTRICT HEATING MARKET: BOTTOM-UP APPROACH	33 
2.2.2	TOP-DOWN APPROACH	33 
2.2.2.1	Approach to derive market size using top-down analysis (supply side)	34 
FIGURE 5	DISTRICT HEATING MARKET: TOP-DOWN APPROACH	34 
2.2.3	SUPPLY-SIDE ANALYSIS	34 
FIGURE 6	MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION METHODOLOGY (SUPPLY-SIDE ANALYSIS): REVENUES GENERATED BY COMPANIES FROM SALES OF DISTRICT HEATING SYSTEMS	34 
2.3	DATA TRIANGULATION	35 
FIGURE 7	DATA TRIANGULATION	35 
2.4	RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS	36 
2.5	RESEARCH LIMITATIONS	36 
2.6	PARAMETERS CONSIDERED TO ANALYZE RECESSION IMPACT ON DISTRICT HEATING MARKET	37 
2.7	RISK ASSESSMENT	37 
3	EXECUTIVE SUMMARY	38 
FIGURE 8	RENEWABLE HEAT SOURCES TO WITNESS HIGHEST CAGR DURING FORECAST PERIOD	39 
FIGURE 9	COMBINED AND HEAT POWER PLANTS TO HOLD LARGEST MARKET SHARE IN 2028	39 
FIGURE 10	RESIDENTIAL APPLICATION IN DISTRICT HEATING MARKET TO WITNESS HIGHEST CAGR DURING FORECAST PERIOD	40 
FIGURE 11	EUROPE TO HOLD LARGEST MARKET SHARE IN GLOBAL DISTRICT HEATING MARKET THROUGHOUT FORECAST PERIOD	40 
4	PREMIUM INSIGHTS	42 
4.1	ATTRACTIVE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN DISTRICT HEATING MARKET	42 
FIGURE 12	RAPID URBANIZATION AND INDUSTRIALIZATION TO PROPEL DEMAND FOR SUSTAINABLE HEATING SERVICES	42 
4.2	DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY PLANT TYPE	42 
FIGURE 13	COMBINED HEAT AND POWER PLANT SEGMENT TO HOLD LARGEST MARKET SHARE FROM 2023 TO 2028	42 
4.3	DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION	43 
FIGURE 14	RESIDENTIAL APPLICATION TO DOMINATE MARKET THROUGHOUT FORECAST PERIOD	43 
4.4	DISTRICT HEATING MARKET IN EUROPE, BY INDUSTRY AND COUNTRY	43 
FIGURE 15	RESIDENTIAL SEGMENT AND GERMANY HELD LARGEST SHARES OF EUROPEAN DISTRICT HEATING MARKET IN 2022	43 
4.5	DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY COUNTRY	44 
FIGURE 16	CHINA TO RECORD HIGHEST CAGR IN GLOBAL DISTRICT HEATING MARKET DURING FORECAST PERIOD	44 
5	MARKET OVERVIEW	45 
5.1	INTRODUCTION	45 
5.2	MARKET DYNAMICS	45 
FIGURE 17	DISTRICT HEATING MARKET: DRIVERS, RESTRAINTS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND CHALLENGES	45 
5.2.1	DRIVERS	46 
FIGURE 18	DISTRICT HEATING MARKET: IMPACT ANALYSIS OF DRIVERS	46 
5.2.1.1	High demand for energy-efficient and cost-effective heating systems	46 
5.2.1.2	Rapid urbanization and industrialization	47 
5.2.1.3	Increased use of renewable sources to run district heating systems	47 
5.2.1.4	Relatively low operating costs of district heating systems than in-building heating systems	48 
5.2.1.5	Government-led incentives and subsidies offered for low-carbon technology-based products	48 
5.2.1.6	Enforcement of carbon tax on fossil fuel-powered heating solutions	49 
5.2.2	RESTRAINTS	49 
FIGURE 19	DISTRICT HEATING MARKET: IMPACT ANALYSIS OF RESTRAINTS	49 
5.2.2.1	Need for high initial investment	49 
5.2.2.2	Barriers to district heating network deployment in small-scale projects	50 
5.2.2.3	Time-consuming and complex regulatory approval processes	50 
5.2.3	OPPORTUNITIES	51 
FIGURE 20	DISTRICT HEATING MARKET: IMPACT ANALYSIS OF OPPORTUNITIES	51 
5.2.3.1	Increasing focus on waste heat recovery for district heating	51 
5.2.3.2	Enforcement of policies boosting renewable energy production	52 
5.2.3.3	Integration of multiple energy sources in heat generation	52 
5.2.3.4	Utilization of digital technology in district heating networks	52 
5.2.4	CHALLENGES	53 
FIGURE 21	DISTRICT HEATING MARKET: IMPACT ANALYSIS OF CHALLENGES	53 
5.2.4.1	Requirement for smart meters to prevent heat loss during heat distribution process	54 
5.2.4.2	Need for precise load planning and better utilization of heating systems	54 
5.2.4.3	Limited number of district heating networks to harness waste heat	54 
5.3	VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS	55 
FIGURE 22	DISTRICT HEATING MARKET: VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS	55 
5.4	ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS	56 
FIGURE 23	ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS	56 
TABLE 1	COMPANIES AND THEIR ROLES IN DISTRICT HEATING ECOSYSTEM	57 
5.5	TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMERS’ BUSINESSES	58 
FIGURE 24	TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMERS’ BUSINESSES	58 
5.6	PRICING ANALYSIS	59 
5.6.1	AVERAGE SELLING PRICE (ASP) TREND OF DISTRICT HEATING SYSTEMS OFFERED BY TOP THREE KEY PLAYERS	59 
FIGURE 25	AVERAGE SELLING PRICE (ASP) TREND OF DISTRICT HEATING SYSTEMS OFFERED BY TOP THREE KEY PLAYERS	59 
TABLE 2	AVERAGE SELLING PRICE (ASP) TREND OF DISTRICT HEATING PRODUCTS OFFERED BY KEY PLAYERS (USD/MWH)	59 
5.6.2	AVERAGE SELLING PRICE (ASP) TREND OF DISTRICT HEATING PRODUCTS, BY APPLICATION	60 
FIGURE 26	AVERAGE SELLING PRICE (ASP) TREND OF DISTRICT HEATING PRODUCTS, BY APPLICATION (USD/MWH)	60 
5.6.3	AVERAGE SELLING PRICE (ASP) TREND OF DISTRICT HEATING PRODUCTS, BY REGION	60 
FIGURE 27	AVERAGE SELLING PRICE (ASP) TREND OF DISTRICT HEATING PRODUCTS, BY REGION (USD/MWH)	60 
5.7	TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS	61 
5.7.1	USE OF BIOFUELS FOR DISTRICT HEATING	61 
5.7.2	GEOTHERMAL ENERGY IN DISTRICT HEATING	61 
5.7.3	USAGE OF WASTE HEAT FROM HYDROGEN PRODUCTION	61 
5.7.4	FIFTH-GENERATION DISTRICT HEATING	62 
5.7.5	USE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY FOR DISTRICT HEATING	62 
5.7.6	SMART DISTRICT HEATING	63 
5.7.7	CARBON CAPTURE AND UTILIZATION (CCU)	63 
5.8	PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS	63 
TABLE 3	DISTRICT HEATING MARKET: PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS	63 
FIGURE 28	PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS	64 
5.8.1	THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS	64 
5.8.2	THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES	65 
5.8.3	BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS	65 
5.8.4	BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS	65 
5.8.5	INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY	65 
5.9	KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA	66 
5.9.1	KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS	66 
FIGURE 29	KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS FOR TOP THREE APPLICATIONS	66 
TABLE 4	INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDERS ON BUYING PROCESS FOR TOP THREE APPLICATIONS	66 
5.9.2	BUYING CRITERIA	67 
FIGURE 30	KEY BUYING CRITERIA FOR TOP THREE APPLICATION	67 
TABLE 5	KEY BUYING CRITERIA FOR TOP THREE APPLICATIONS	67 
5.10	KEY INVESTMENTS IN DISTRICT HEATING	67 
5.11	CASE STUDY ANALYSIS	68 
5.11.1	FORTUM PARTNERS WITH MICROSOFT TO ACHIEVE CARBON-NEUTRAL HEATING USING DATA CENTER WASTE HEAT RECOVERY	68 
5.11.2	DANFOSS CONSTRUCTS DISTRICT HEATING SYSTEMS AT TEKNOPARK, ISTANBUL, TO ADDRESS COMPLEX REQUIREMENTS OF PROJECT	68 
5.11.3	FYN CONSULTS RAMBOLI TO DEVELOP HEAT PUMP SYSTEM THAT TRANSFERS SURPLUS ENERGY FROM FACEBOOK DATA CENTER TO DISTRICT HEATING NETWORK OF ODENSE	69 
5.11.4	VITAL ENERGI PROVIDES LOW-CARBON AND HOT WATER TO CAMDEN LOCKS VIA BURIED DISTRICT HEATING AND COOLING NETWORK	69 
5.12	TRADE ANALYSIS	70 
5.12.1	IMPORT SCENARIO	70 
TABLE 6	IMPORT DATA FOR HS CODE 841861-COMPLIANT PRODUCTS, BY COUNTRY, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	70 
5.12.2	EXPORT SCENARIO	70 
TABLE 7	EXPORT DATA FOR HS CODE 841861-COMPLIANT PRODUCTS, BY COUNTRY, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	71 
5.12.3	TARIFFS	71 
TABLE 8	MFN TARIFF FOR HS CODE 841861-COMPLIANT PRODUCTS EXPORTED BY CHINA	71 
TABLE 9	MFN TARIFF FOR HS CODE 841861-COMPLIANT PRODUCTS EXPORTED BY FRANCE	72 
5.13	PATENT ANALYSIS, 2020–2023	72 
TABLE 10	DISTRICT HEATING MARKET: LIST OF PATENTS, 2020–2023	72 
FIGURE 31	NUMBER OF PATENTS GRANTED PER YEAR, 2013–2022	74 
TABLE 11	NUMBER OF PATENTS REGISTERED IN LAST 10 YEARS	75 
FIGURE 32	TOP 10 COMPANIES WITH HIGHEST NUMBER OF PATENT APPLICATIONS IN LAST 10 YEARS	75 
5.14	KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2024–2025	76 
TABLE 12	DISTRICT HEATING MARKET: LIST OF CONFERENCES AND EVENTS	76 
5.15	REGULATORY LANDSCAPE AND STANDARDS	77 
5.15.1	REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS	77 
TABLE 13	AMERICAS: LIST OF REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS	77 
TABLE 14	EUROPE: LIST OF REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS	78 
TABLE 15	ASIA PACIFIC: LIST OF REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS	78 
5.15.2	STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS	79 
5.15.2.1	Standards	79 
5.15.2.2	Regulations	79 
6	COMPONENTS OF DISTRICT HEATING PRODUCTS	81 
6.1	INTRODUCTION	81 
6.2	BOILERS	81 
6.2.1	ABILITY TO CONVERT HEAT SOURCES INTO USABLE THERMAL ENERGY TO BOOST DEMAND	81 
6.3	INSULATED PIPELINES	81 
6.3.1	REDUCED ENERGY WASTAGE AND MINIMIZED HEAT LOSSES DURING TRANSIT TO FUEL MARKET GROWTH	81 
6.4	HEAT PUMPS	82 
6.4.1	ABILITY TO UTILIZE LOW-GRADE HEAT SOURCES TO DRIVE DEMAND	82 
6.4.2	AIR-TO-AIR HEAT PUMPS	83 
6.4.2.1	Potential energy-efficient alternative to traditional heating systems to accelerate demand	83 
6.4.3	AIR-TO-WATER HEAT PUMPS	84 
6.4.3.1	Ability to exhibit high performance in cold climates to support market growth	84 
6.4.4	WATER SOURCE HEAT PUMPS	84 
6.4.4.1	Significant contribution to reduced energy consumption and environmental impact to drive market	84 
6.4.5	GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMPS	84 
6.4.5.1	Ongoing advancements in geothermal heat pump technology to boost demand	84 
6.4.6	HYBRID HEAT PUMPS	84 
6.4.6.1	Enhanced system resilience and optimized energy utilization to drive market	84 
6.5	HEAT EXCHANGERS	85 
6.5.1	OPTIMIZED ENERGY EXCHANGE PROCESS AND ENHANCED OVERALL SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TO FOSTER SEGMENTAL GROWTH	85 
6.6	HEAT METERS	85 
6.6.1	ADOPTION OF SMART METERING TECHNOLOGIES TO OFFER LUCRATIVE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES TO PLAYERS	85 
7	DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY HEAT SOURCE	86 
7.1	INTRODUCTION	87 
FIGURE 33	RENEWABLES SEGMENT TO DISPLAY HIGHEST CAGR DURING FORECAST PERIOD	87 
TABLE 16	DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY HEAT SOURCE, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	88 
TABLE 17	DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY HEAT SOURCE, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	88 
7.2	COAL	88 
7.2.1	GROWING ADOPTION OF CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGIES TO MITIGATE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT TO BOOST DEMAND	88 
TABLE 18	COAL: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	89 
TABLE 19	COAL: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	89 
7.3	NATURAL GAS	90 
7.3.1	RISING INVESTMENTS IN NATURAL GAS INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT TO DRIVE MARKET	90 
TABLE 20	NATURAL GAS: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	91 
TABLE 21	NATURAL GAS: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	91 
7.4	RENEWABLES	91 
7.4.1	GOVERNMENT INCENTIVES TO PROMOTE RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES TO BOOST DEMAND	91 
TABLE 22	RENEWABLES: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY ENERGY TYPE, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	92 
TABLE 23	RENEWABLES: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY ENERGY TYPE, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	92 
TABLE 24	RENEWABLES: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	92 
TABLE 25	RENEWABLES: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	93 
7.4.2	GEOTHERMAL	93 
7.4.2.1	Increased exploration of geothermal resources for power generation to fuel demand	93 
7.4.3	BIOMASS AND BIOFUEL	93 
7.4.3.1	Increasing shift toward waste reduction and renewable energy production to drive segmental growth	93 
7.4.4	OTHER ENERGY TYPES	93 
7.5	OIL AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS	94 
7.5.1	REGIONS WITH LIMITED RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES TO GENERATE SIGNIFICANT DEMAND	94 
TABLE 26	OIL AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	94 
TABLE 27	OIL AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	94 
7.6	OTHER HEAT SOURCES	95 
TABLE 28	OTHER HEAT SOURCES: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	95 
TABLE 29	OTHER HEAT SOURCES: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	95 
8	DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY PLANT TYPE	96 
8.1	INTRODUCTION	97 
FIGURE 34	COMBINED HEAT AND POWER PLANTS TO EXHIBIT HIGHEST CAGR DURING FORECAST PERIOD	97 
TABLE 30	DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY PLANT TYPE, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	97 
TABLE 31	DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY PLANT TYPE, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	98 
8.2	BOILER PLANTS	98 
8.2.1	INTEGRATION OF CLEANER FUELS WITH BOILERS TO FOSTER SEGMENTAL GROWTH	98 
TABLE 32	BOILER PLANTS: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	99 
TABLE 33	BOILER PLANTS: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	99 
8.3	COMBINED HEAT AND POWER PLANTS	99 
8.3.1	ABILITY TO GENERATE ELECTRICITY AND THERMAL ENERGY FROM SINGLE SOURCE TO DRIVE MARKET	99 
TABLE 34	COMBINED HEAT AND POWER PLANTS: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	100 
TABLE 35	COMBINED HEAT AND POWER PLANTS: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	100 
8.4	OTHER PLANT TYPES	101 
TABLE 36	OTHER PLANT TYPES: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	101 
TABLE 37	OTHER PLANT TYPES: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	101 
9	DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION	102 
9.1	INTRODUCTION	103 
FIGURE 35	RESIDENTIAL SEGMENT TO DOMINATE MARKET THROUGHOUT FORECAST PERIOD	103 
TABLE 38	DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	103 
TABLE 39	DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	104 
9.2	RESIDENTIAL	104 
9.2.1	INCREASING BUILDING RETROFITTING FOR EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF ENERGY TO BOOST DEMAND	104 
TABLE 40	RESIDENTIAL: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	105 
TABLE 41	RESIDENTIAL: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	105 
9.3	COMMERCIAL	105 
9.3.1	GROWING ADOPTION OF GREEN BUILDING PRACTICES IN COMMERCIAL SECTOR TO FOSTER SEGMENTAL GROWTH	105 
TABLE 42	COMMERCIAL: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	106 
TABLE 43	COMMERCIAL: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	106 
9.4	INDUSTRIAL	107 
9.4.1	REDUCED OPERATIONAL COSTS WITH BETTER ROI TO ATTRACT MAJOR PLAYERS	107 
TABLE 44	RESIDENTIAL: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	107 
TABLE 45	RESIDENTIAL: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	107 
10	DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY REGION	108 
10.1	INTRODUCTION	109 
FIGURE 36	ASIA PACIFIC TO RECORD HIGHEST CAGR DURING FORECAST PERIOD	109 
TABLE 46	DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	109 
TABLE 47	DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	110 
10.2	AMERICAS	110 
FIGURE 37	AMERICAS: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET SNAPSHOT	111 
TABLE 48	AMERICAS: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	111 
TABLE 49	AMERICAS: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	112 
TABLE 50	AMERICAS: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY HEAT SOURCE, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	112 
TABLE 51	AMERICAS: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY HEAT SOURCE, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	112 
TABLE 52	AMERICAS: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY PLANT TYPE, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	113 
TABLE 53	AMERICAS: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY PLANT TYPE, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	113 
TABLE 54	AMERICAS: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	113 
TABLE 55	AMERICAS: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	113 
10.2.1	US	114 
10.2.1.1	Government-led initiatives encouraging adoption of clean energy sources to drive demand	114 
TABLE 56	US: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	115 
TABLE 57	US: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	115 
10.2.2	CANADA	115 
10.2.2.1	Growing government investments in sustainable solutions to boost demand	115 
TABLE 58	CANADA: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	116 
TABLE 59	CANADA: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	116 
10.2.3	SOUTH AMERICA	116 
10.2.3.1	Increasing focus of public–private partnerships on developing advanced district heating systems to drive market	116 
TABLE 60	SOUTH AMERICA: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	117 
TABLE 61	SOUTH AMERICA: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	117 
10.2.4	AMERICAS: RECESSION IMPACT	117 
10.3	EUROPE	117 
FIGURE 38	EUROPE: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET SNAPSHOT	118 
TABLE 62	EUROPE: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	119 
TABLE 63	EUROPE: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	120 
TABLE 64	EUROPE: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY HEAT SOURCE, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	120 
TABLE 65	EUROPE: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY HEAT SOURCE, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	121 
TABLE 66	EUROPE: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY PLANT TYPE, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	121 
TABLE 67	EUROPE: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY PLANT TYPE, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	121 
TABLE 68	EUROPE: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	121 
TABLE 69	EUROPE: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	122 
10.3.1	GERMANY	122 
10.3.1.1	Technological advancements and digitalization of district heating services to drive market	122 
TABLE 70	GERMANY: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	123 
TABLE 71	GERMANY: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	123 
10.3.2	POLAND	123 
10.3.2.1	Increasing focus on achieving climate-neutrality goal to boost demand	123 
TABLE 72	POLAND: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	124 
TABLE 73	POLAND: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	124 
10.3.3	FINLAND	124 
10.3.3.1	Rising focus on decarbonization and investments in sustainable waste heat solutions to support market	124 
TABLE 74	FINLAND: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	125 
TABLE 75	FINLAND: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	125 
10.3.4	FRANCE	125 
10.3.4.1	Emphasis of residential sector on achieving net-zero energy building to promote deployment of district heating solutions	125 
TABLE 76	FRANCE: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	126 
TABLE 77	FRANCE: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	126 
10.3.5	CZECH REPUBLIC	126 
10.3.5.1	Implementation of favorable government schemes to support EU Green Deal objectives to accelerate demand	126 
TABLE 78	CZECH REPUBLIC: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	127 
TABLE 79	CZECH REPUBLIC: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	127 
10.3.6	AUSTRIA	127 
10.3.6.1	Strong focus to achieving climate neutrality using district heating systems to boost demand	127 
TABLE 80	AUSTRIA: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	128 
TABLE 81	AUSTRIA: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	128 
10.3.7	SLOVAKIA	128 
10.3.7.1	Modernization and enhancement of existing district heating infrastructure to propel demand	128 
TABLE 82	SLOVAKIA: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	129 
TABLE 83	SLOVAKIA: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	129 
10.3.8	UK	129 
10.3.8.1	Government initiatives toward achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions to drive market	129 
TABLE 84	UK: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	130 
TABLE 85	UK: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	130 
10.3.9	SCANDINAVIAN	130 
10.3.9.1	Increased use of CHP plants to contribute to market growth	130 
TABLE 86	SCANDINAVIAN: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	131 
TABLE 87	SCANDINAVIAN: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	131 
10.3.10	BALKANS	131 
10.3.10.1	Financial aid by European Commission to encourage application of renewable heating sources to drive market	131 
TABLE 88	BALKANS: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	132 
TABLE 89	BALKANS: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	132 
10.3.11	BALTICS	132 
10.3.11.1	Investments to modernize and optimize district heating infrastructure to boost demand	132 
TABLE 90	BALTICS: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	133 
TABLE 91	BALTICS: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	133 
10.3.12	REST OF EUROPE	133 
TABLE 92	REST OF EUROPE: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	134 
TABLE 93	REST OF EUROPE: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	134 
10.3.13	EUROPE: RECESSION IMPACT	134 
10.4	ASIA PACIFIC	135 
FIGURE 39	ASIA PACIFIC: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET SNAPSHOT	135 
TABLE 94	ASIA PACIFIC: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	136 
TABLE 95	ASIA PACIFIC: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	136 
TABLE 96	ASIA PACIFIC: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY HEAT SOURCE, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	136 
TABLE 97	ASIA PACIFIC: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY HEAT SOURCE, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	137 
TABLE 98	ASIA PACIFIC: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY PLANT TYPE, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	137 
TABLE 99	ASIA PACIFIC: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY PLANT TYPE, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	137 
TABLE 100	ASIA PACIFIC: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	138 
TABLE 101	ASIA PACIFIC: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	138 
10.4.1	CHINA	138 
10.4.1.1	Implementation of new energy-efficient projects to boost demand	138 
TABLE 102	CHINA: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	139 
TABLE 103	CHINA: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	139 
10.4.2	JAPAN	139 
10.4.2.1	Adoption of Heat Roadmap Europe 2050 Project to accelerate demand	139 
TABLE 104	JAPAN: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	140 
TABLE 105	JAPAN: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	140 
10.4.3	SOUTH KOREA	140 
10.4.3.1	Development and implementation of third-generation district heating systems to drive demand	140 
TABLE 106	SOUTH KOREA: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	141 
TABLE 107	SOUTH KOREA: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	141 
10.4.4	REST OF ASIA PACIFIC	141 
TABLE 108	REST OF ASIA PACIFIC: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2022 (USD BILLION)	141 
TABLE 109	REST OF ASIA PACIFIC: DISTRICT HEATING MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD BILLION)	142 
10.4.5	ASIA PACIFIC: RECESSION IMPACT	142 
11	COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE	143 
11.1	OVERVIEW	143 
11.2	KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY MAJOR PLAYERS	143 
TABLE 110	DISTRICT HEATING MARKET: OVERVIEW OF STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY KEY PLAYERS	143 
11.2.1	PRODUCT/SERVICE PORTFOLIO	145 
11.2.2	REGIONAL FOCUS	145 
11.2.3	ORGANIC/INORGANIC GROWTH STRATEGIES	145 
11.3	MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2022	145 
FIGURE 40	MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS OF KEY PLAYERS, 2022	145 
TABLE 111	DISTRICT HEATING MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2022	146 
11.4	REVENUE ANALYSIS, 2018–2022	147 
FIGURE 41	REVENUE ANALYSIS OF KEY PLAYERS, 2018–2022	147 
11.5	COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX, 2022	148 
11.5.1	STARS	148 
11.5.2	EMERGING LEADERS	148 
11.5.3	PERVASIVE PLAYERS	148 
11.5.4	PARTICIPANTS	148 
FIGURE 42	DISTRICT HEATING MARKET: COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX, 2022	149 
11.5.5	COMPANY FOOTPRINT	150 
TABLE 112	COMPANY FOOTPRINT, BY APPLICATION	150 
TABLE 113	COMPANY FOOTPRINT, BY REGION	151 
TABLE 114	OVERALL COMPANY FOOTPRINT	152 
11.6	START-UPS/SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES (SMES) EVALUATION MATRIX, 2022	153 
TABLE 115	DISTRICT HEATING MARKET: LIST OF KEY START-UPS/SMES	153 
11.6.1	PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES	153 
11.6.2	RESPONSIVE COMPANIES	153 
11.6.3	DYNAMIC COMPANIES	154 
11.6.4	STARTING BLOCKS	154 
FIGURE 43	DISTRICT HEATING MARKET: START-UPS/SMES EVALUATION MATRIX, 2022	154 
11.6.5	COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING OF KEY START-UPS/SMES	155 
TABLE 116	START-UPS/SMES FOOTPRINT, BY APPLICATION	155 
TABLE 117	START-UPS/SMES FOOTPRINT, BY REGION	155 
11.7	COMPETITIVE SCENARIOS AND TRENDS	156 
11.7.1	PRODUCT/SERVICE LAUNCHES	156 
TABLE 118	DISTRICT HEATING MARKET: PRODUCT/SERVICE LAUNCHES, 2020–2023	156 
11.7.2	DEALS	157 
TABLE 119	DISTRICT HEATING MARKET: DEALS, 2020–2023	157 
12	COMPANY PROFILES	165 
(Business overview, Products/Solutions/Services offered, Recent developments & MnM View)* 
12.1	KEY PLAYERS	165 
12.1.1	FORTUM	165 
TABLE 120	FORTUM: COMPANY OVERVIEW	165 
FIGURE 44	FORTUM: COMPANY SNAPSHOT	166 
TABLE 121	FORTUM: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED	166 
TABLE 122	FORTUM: PRODUCT/SERVICE LAUNCHES	168 
TABLE 123	FORTUM: DEALS	168 
12.1.2	VATTENFALL	171 
TABLE 124	VATTENFALL: COMPANY OVERVIEW	171 
FIGURE 45	VATTENFALL: COMPANY SNAPSHOT	172 
TABLE 125	VATTENFALL: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED	172 
TABLE 126	VATTENFALL: PRODUCT/SERVICE LAUNCHES	173 
TABLE 127	VATTENFALL: DEALS	173 
TABLE 128	VATTENFALL: OTHERS	174 
12.1.3	ENGIE	176 
TABLE 129	ENGIE: COMPANY OVERVIEW	176 
FIGURE 46	ENGIE: COMPANY SNAPSHOT	177 
TABLE 130	ENGIE: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED	177 
TABLE 131	ENGIE: DEALS	178 
12.1.4	DANFOSS	179 
TABLE 132	DANFOSS: COMPANY OVERVIEW	179 
FIGURE 47	DANFOSS: COMPANY SNAPSHOT	180 
TABLE 133	DANFOSS: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED	180 
TABLE 134	DANFOSS: PRODUCT/SERVICE LAUNCHES	182 
12.1.5	STATKRAFT	183 
TABLE 135	STATKRAFT: COMPANY OVERVIEW	183 
FIGURE 48	STATKRAFT: COMPANY SNAPSHOT	184 
TABLE 136	STATKRAFT: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED	184 
TABLE 137	STATKRAFT: DEALS	185 
12.1.6	LOGSTOR DENMARK HOLDING APS	186 
TABLE 138	LOGSTOR DENMARK HOLDING APS: COMPANY OVERVIEW	186 
TABLE 139	LOGSTOR DENMARK HOLDING APS: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED	186 
TABLE 140	LOGSTOR DENMARK HOLDING APS: DEALS	188 
12.1.7	VITAL ENERGI	189 
TABLE 141	VITAL ENERGI: COMPANY OVERVIEW	189 
FIGURE 49	VITAL ENERGI: COMPANY SNAPSHOT	189 
TABLE 142	VITAL ENERGI: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED	190 
TABLE 143	VITAL ENERGI: OTHERS	190 
12.1.8	KELAG ENERGIE & WÄRME	192 
TABLE 144	KELAG ENERGIE & WÄRME: COMPANY OVERVIEW	192 
TABLE 145	KELAG ENERGIE & WÄRME: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED	192 
TABLE 146	KELAG ENERGIE & WÄRME: DEALS	193 
12.1.9	SHINRYO CORPORATION	194 
TABLE 147	SHINRYO CORPORATION: COMPANY OVERVIEW	194 
TABLE 148	SHINRYO CORPORATION: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED	194 
12.1.10	VEOLIA	195 
TABLE 149	VEOLIA: COMPANY OVERVIEW	195 
FIGURE 50	VEOLIA: COMPANY SNAPSHOT	196 
TABLE 150	VEOLIA: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED	196 
TABLE 151	VEOLIA: DEALS	197 
12.1.11	GENERAL ELECTRIC	198 
TABLE 152	GENERAL ELECTRIC: COMPANY OVERVIEW	198 
FIGURE 51	GENERAL ELECTRIC: COMPANY SNAPSHOT	199 
TABLE 153	GENERAL ELECTRIC: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED	199 
TABLE 154	GENERAL ELECTRIC: DEALS	200 
TABLE 155	GENERAL ELECTRIC: OTHERS	201 
12.1.12	UNIPER SE	202 
TABLE 156	UNIPER SE: COMPANY OVERVIEW	202 
FIGURE 52	UNIPER SE: COMPANY SNAPSHOT	202 
TABLE 157	UNIPER SE: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED	203 
TABLE 158	UNIPER SE: DEALS	203 
*Details on Business overview, Products/Solutions/Services offered, Recent developments & MnM View might not be captured in case of unlisted companies. 
12.2	OTHER PLAYERS	204 
12.2.1	GÖTEBORG ENERGI	204 
12.2.2	FVB ENERGY INC.	205 
12.2.3	ALFA LAVAL	206 
12.2.4	RAMBOLL	207 
12.2.5	SAVON VOIMA	208 
12.2.6	ENWAVE ENERGY CORPORATION	208 
12.2.7	ØRSTED A/S	209 
12.2.8	HELEN LTD	210 
12.2.9	KEPPEL CORPORATION LIMITED	211 
12.2.10	STEAG GMBH	212 
12.2.11	HAFSLUND AS	213 
12.2.12	CLEARWAY ENERGY GROUP LLC	213 
12.2.13	DALL ENERGY	214 
13	APPENDIX	215 
13.1	DISCUSSION GUIDE	215 
13.2	KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL	218 
13.3	CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS	220 
13.4	RELATED REPORTS	220 
13.5	AUTHOR DETAILS	221 
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