Implementation of the District Heating Delignification Project in Western Macedonia, Greece: A Comparative Analysis of the Alternative Solutions

Olympia E. Demesouka (), Anna Tripodi, Georgios K. Koulinas and Dimitrios E. Koulouriotis
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Olympia E. Demesouka: Department of Production & Management Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace, 12 Vas. Sofias St., 67132 Xanthi, Greece
Anna Tripodi: Department of Engineering Project Management, Faculty of Science & Technology, Hellenic Open University, 18 Parodos Aristotelous St., 26335 Patra, Greece
Georgios K. Koulinas: Department of Production & Management Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace, 12 Vas. Sofias St., 67132 Xanthi, Greece
Dimitrios E. Koulouriotis: Department of Engineering Project Management, Faculty of Science & Technology, Hellenic Open University, 18 Parodos Aristotelous St., 26335 Patra, Greece

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 14, 1-20

Abstract: The main goal of this article is to give an overview of the importance of district heating and specifically emphasize its continued use with alternative fuels in the upcoming post-lignite era. The results of the cost–benefit analysis for district heating in the transition period after show promise and positivity. By examining key aspects undergoing changes and conducting a SWOT analysis related to this shift, this study sheds light on various benefits for the economy, society, and the environment in sustaining district heating post-lignite era. Additionally, it introduces a solution tailored to meet all district heating needs in Western Macedonia, Greece, during both the transitional phase and after phasing out existing lignite units as, per Greek National Energy and Climate Plan requirements. This devised solution ensures comprehensive coverage of all district heating demands.

Keywords: district heating; post-lignite period; electricity production; climate crisis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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