Small German Town Taps Local Resources for Sustainable Heating

The rural town of Eurasburg, Germany, has successfully established a district heating microgrid powered by local wood chips, showcasing how smaller communities can embrace renewable energy solutions. Faced with the need to extend heating to its local daycare center in 2018, Eurasburg leveraged its nearby forest as a sustainable heat source. The town’s microgrid, utilising Danfoss’ substations, now supplies heat to public buildings and local homes, ensuring energy efficiency through hydronic balancing and digital monitoring tools.

Eurasburg’s innovative approach, supported by Danfoss solutions like Leanheat® Monitor, allows the community to efficiently manage and optimize their heat network. The project highlights the potential for rural communities to achieve energy independence while reducing emissions, a model that’s gaining popularity across Europe. As Jonas Hamann, Head of Business Development at Danfoss Climate Solutions, explains, “Eurasburg’s experience is a blueprint for how rural towns can tap into local resources to meet climate goals and enhance energy security.”

The project not only ensures cost-effective heating but also strengthens community ties by keeping added value within the region. With growing interest in district heating microgrids across Europe, Eurasburg serves as an inspiration for other small towns seeking to decarbonise and future-proof their energy systems.