Challenges on the pathway to climate neutrality: insights from district heating systems in Serbia

Marija Živković, Boban Pavlović, Dejan Ivezić, Miloš Tanasijević and Dejan Stojanović

Utilities Policy, 2025, vol. 96, issue C

Abstract: The building sector's primary energy consumption is dedicated to heating, making it crucial for the energy system transformation. Serbian district heating systems heavily rely on natural gas, with minimal integration of renewable energy, despite technological maturity. A survey of representatives from Serbian district heating companies identified the barriers to integrating renewable energy. Results show that obstacles depend on the system size and renewable energy source. The study utilized these findings to evaluate the feasibility of a 100 % renewable-based district heating system, concluding that large-sized systems (with a nominal thermal power of more than 100 MW) will face significant challenges in transitioning.

Keywords: District heating; Decarbonization; Obstacles (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jup.2025.102002

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