Jun 10, 2025 | Posted by Abdul-Rahman Oladimeji
The UK’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published a list of district heating networks in development across the UK that have applied for funding and support from three of its programs.
A project pipeline document published by DESNZ states: “The opportunities present a wide range of projects supported through the development stages by the Heat Networks Delivery Unit (HNDU), projects seeking capital support from the Heat Networks Investment Project (HNIP) and projects that have applied to the Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF) Transition Scheme.”
One scheme which has received GHNF funding is the North Crawley Heat Network, being put forward by heating network specialist Hemiko. This will take waste heat from Gatwick Airport and a data center in nearby Manor Royal, with the aim of providing 46GWh of power to homes in North Crawley. Though the data center involved isn’t named, Digital Realty has a colocation facility in Manor Royal. The project could be up and running by 2027, with construction scheduled to start next year.
