Building Sustainable Heat Networks for Ireland
Read on to find out more about District Heating.
The Future of Heating
At Yuno Energy, we believe district heating technology will play a vital role in decarbonising Ireland’s economy. It will provide a reliable heat supply, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and help combat climate change.
Our Goal
At Yuno Energy, we will use our extensive expertise in the energy sector to develop large-scale district heating systems that will transform Ireland’s heating infrastructure to provide sustainable solutions.
What is District Heating?
District heating is a system that supplies heat to multiple buildings from a central source, such as a power plant, waste-to-energy facility, or data centre.
The heat is distributed through a network of insulated pipes, removing the need for individual boilers in homes. This offers a more sustainable and cost-effective solution for heating and hot water, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Why is District Heating Important for Ireland?
Currently, district heating networks have the potential to supply over 50% of Ireland's building heat demand. However, due to a lack of infrastructure, more than 1.8GW of capacity is going unused.
District heating is a flexible and sustainable solution for reducing carbon emissions and will play a key role in supporting Ireland’s transition to a climate-neutral energy supply by 2050.
It will improve comfort, reduce emissions, enhance air quality, and boost energy efficiency by integrating heat and electricity. Additionally, it will strengthen the electrical grid, reduce reliance on imported fuels, and create jobs in the green economy.
An Experienced Provider to Deliver District Heating Projects
Our Heat Networks
With over 18 years of experience delivering district heating projects across Ireland, Yuno Energy is at the forefront of this sector. Since 2013, we have proudly served as Ireland’s only operator of community and district heating systems. Today, we manage 95 such systems nationwide, ensuring a reliable and efficient heat supply for communities across the country.
Our Networks
Spencer Dock
Supplying 616 apartments with heat and hot water through a district heating system powered by 6MW of natural gas boilers.
2024
Our Networks
Charlestown
Supplying 659 homes, a shopping centre, and a retail store with heat and hot water through a central plant featuring a heat pump, biomass boiler, and gas boilers.
2013
Our Networks
Shanganagh Castle Estate
Supplying 546 apartments with low-carbon heat and hot water using a 500kW heat pump, thermal storage, and gas boiler.
2025
Supporting Housing Developers
Yuno Energy provides comprehensive support to housing developers in delivering efficient and reliable district heating systems for new developments. Our technical expertise ensures seamless delivery and operational efficiency.
We manage the entire process, from developing an economic model for customer billing and securing competitive fuel procurement to financial oversight, including utility bill payments and system performance reporting.
If you are planning a new development that requires a sustainable heat supply or would like to learn more about district heating, please call us on 1800 806 530.
Supporting Local Authorities to Deliver District Heating Projects
The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act requires local authorities to create climate action plans in line with Ireland's long-term Climate Action Strategy.
We understand that this presents a challenge for local authorities, particularly those who may lack the necessary resources and expertise to address the issue.
At Yuno Energy, our knowledge and experience will support local authorities in developing and expanding district heating networks across Ireland, helping them achieve their climate goals.
If you are planning a new development that requires a sustainable heat supply or would like to learn more about district heating, please call us on 1800 806 530.
Supporting Data Centres and Industry to Utilise Waste Heat
District heating systems are an effective way to capture and redistribute low-grade and waste heat, providing sustainable thermal energy to homes, businesses, and industries.
At Yuno Energy, we are specialists in this field and can guide you through the process of establishing a district heating system from your heat source.
District heating is highly versatile, enabling the utilisation of heat from various waste streams, including waste-to-energy plants, wastewater treatment effluent, data centres, and industrial cooling towers.
If you are an operations manager, energy lead, sustainability officer, or similar, and would like to learn more, please contact 1800 806 530.
Get in Touch
Ready to Transform Ireland's Heating Infrastructure?Contact Yuno Energy Heat today.
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