Turin continues to look to the future: the Iren Group and the Polytechnic University of Turin have joined forces to create the Green District Heating, a project aimed at redefining the concept of metropolitan district heating through advanced technologies and cutting-edge business models in the energy and innovation sector.
At the heart of the project is the energy transition of Turin's district heating network, a critical aspect in today's environmental landscape. By combining their engineering, technical, and management expertise, Iren and the Polytechnic aim to develop technological solutions that enable the decarbonization of this important industrial asset. This long-term strategic collaboration is the result of a renewed partnership agreement at the end of 2022 between Iren's President, Luca Dal Fabbro, and the Rector of the Polytechnic, Guido Saracco.
Decarbonization is central to the Iren Group's strategy, which aims to integrate energy from renewable sources into its urban district heating networks. This process requires the exploration of highly innovative frontiers, and collaboration with a cutting-edge institution like the Polytechnic is essential for the success of this endeavor. For the Polytechnic, this partnership provides an opportunity to put its technical and research expertise into practice for the benefit of the local community and region.
The Green District Heating represents a significant step toward a sustainable energy future for Turin and demonstrates how collaboration between the public sector and academia can lead to innovative solutions that will change the face of the energy industry. This project will not only contribute to reducing the environmental impact but could also open up new economic opportunities in the region, showing that innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand in the modern era.
