“ If we can buy heat from someone at a price lower than it would have cost to produce it , that ’ s the real business behind heat recovery : we are saving money and companies will be paid for something that is generally regarded as waste ”
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- 95 % of the buildings in the city are connected to a heating system that can be utilised for heat recovery . It is a testament to SDP ’ s innovative concept , which , whilst not relying on cuttingedge technology , demonstrates an intelligent usage of existing infrastructure to make it work .
Sweden ’ s low power cost ( approximately € 0.19 per kWh ) and low national carbon footprint ( 20g of carbon per kWh , as opposed to the EU average of 450g ) provide additional incentives to data centre companies scouting areas for investment . The country ’ s
“ If we can buy heat from someone at a price lower than it would have cost to produce it , that ’ s the real business behind heat recovery : we are saving money and companies will be paid for something that is generally regarded as waste ”
Erik Rylander , Head of Stockholm Data Parks and Open District Heating
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