Figure 5
A diagram of a district heating network system. The diagram illustrates the components and flow of a district heating network. On the left, biomass and gas-fired boilers are depicted, which are connected to a district heating network. This network supplies thermal storage, which is centrally located in the diagram. The thermal storage is connected to a building, which is monitored and operated remotely using a laptop. The building is also connected to electrical panels and the grid. Solar panels (PV) are shown above the building, indicating a source of renewable energy. Arrows indicate the flow of energy and information between these components, showing how the system integrates various energy sources and manages building operations.District heating network systems