GP JOULE Heat Network Inauguration in Zoeschingen
Overview
Eco-friendly warmth now being circulated in Zöschingen
A significant step towards a sustainable future has been taken in the German village of Zoeschingen, as GP JOULE launches a new district heating network. This project, which began construction in November 2023, is set to be completed by September 2021, and will supply renewable heat to residential and commercial buildings.
Key Features
The network utilizes advanced technology, including biomass, solar thermal, or heat pumps, to generate heat. Central heat generation units and a buried pipeline system will connect multiple buildings to this centralized system. The heart of the network, the heating plant, consists of a large heat pump with a maximum thermal output of 922 kilowatts.
Economic Benefits
The district heating network promises numerous economic advantages for households and businesses. Connected properties can expect savings on heating costs compared to conventional fossil fuels like oil or gas. Additionally, the construction and ongoing maintenance of the network will create local jobs, boosting the local economy.
Properties connected to sustainable energy solutions often see an increase in value, and the network's implementation is expected to enhance property values in Zoeschingen. Moreover, the project's focus on renewable energy sources contributes to energy independence, stabilizing long-term energy costs for the community.
Community Impact
The inauguration of the heating plant at Forststraße 38 was celebrated by Renergiewerke Zoeschingen, GP JOULE, and the municipality. In the current phase, communal properties such as the community hall, town hall, and kindergarten will also be supplied with sustainable heat. An electric heating boiler with an expected output of 350 kilowatts is also planned to minimize gas usage in the future.
Future Plans
The next construction phase in Zoeschingen involves network expansion, aiming to increase coverage to additional neighborhoods or commercial zones. The project may also incorporate battery storage, enhanced heat pumps, or solar thermal arrays to improve efficiency.
GP JOULE aims to further decarbonize the network by transitioning from biomass (if currently used) to fully renewable sources such as geothermal or deeper solar thermal integration. Smart metering and automated system controls will be deployed to optimize heat distribution and consumption.
Customer advisor Josef Humpert is available for individual consultation appointments, which can be arranged by phone or email. For more information on connection options and tariff models, visit www.zoeschingen-fernwaerme.de.
GP JOULE, an integrated energy supplier active in all areas of the energy value chain, has been shaping the energy system of the future in Europe from Germany since 2009. The company emphasizes that the energy transition in Zoeschingen offers advantages for the municipality, as energy is produced where it is consumed. Another buffer storage tank with the same capacity is planned for the future. The heat is stored in a warm water buffer storage tank approximately 12 meters high with a capacity of 124m³. The heat pump in Zoeschingen, Germany, began operation in late June 2025.
- This new district heating network in Zoeschingen, launched by GP JOULE, harnesses sustainable science, utilizing technologies like biomass, solar thermal, or heat pumps to generate renewable heat for residential and commercial buildings.
- In addition to heating homes and businesses, the network's economic benefits include reduced energy costs compared to conventional fossil fuels, the creation of local jobs, potential property value increases, and energy independence for the community.
- As the project progresses, the network will expand, incorporating battery storage, enhanced heat pumps, or solar thermal arrays for improved efficiency, and aiming to decarbonize the network using renewable sources like geothermal or deeper solar thermal integration.
- Environmental-science enthusiasts can find more information about connection options and tariff models on the website www.zoeschingen-fernwaerme.de, where customer advisor Josef Humpert is available for consultation appointments.
- Once completed, this project in home-and-garden, or residential area of Zoeschingen, will prove instrumental in promoting sustainable-living and reducing carbon footprints, contributing positively to the environment and lifestyle of the community.
