Ceremonial commissioning of the Bundorf district heating system

A milestone for the energy transition in rural areas: the innovative district heating system in Bundorf was officially inaugurated last Thursday together with local partners, the mayor of Bundorf, other members of the local council and Bavarian state parliament member Steffen Vogel. The project marks a significant step towards a sustainable energy supply in rural areas.

The district heating supply in Bundorf consists of a heating center with two large air heat pumps, a biomass boiler, a hot water storage tank and a 1,600-metre-long district heating pipeline network that brings the climate-friendly heat to the buildings. The district heating network has been in trial operation since the end of 2023 and is now fully operational thanks to the integration of the air heat pumps. A central component of the energy supply is the 125-hectare solar park, one of the largest in Germany, which was put into operation in September 2023. Some of the electricity generated is supplied directly to the heating center, where it is used to supply heat. Over 20 private households and public buildings such as the town hall, community center and kindergarten are already connected to the district heating network.

Pascal Lang, CEO of EGIS eG, emphasizes the importance of the holistic approach: “With the project in Bundorf, we are generating solar power, contributing to more environmentally friendly mobility and creating a sustainable heat supply. Our approach of using renewable energy systems in a holistic way really exploits their potential. We are also bringing district heating to rural regions.”

It is particularly noteworthy that part of the solar park and the entire district heating system remain in the hands of local residents. Residents and interested parties can participate in the project via the cooperative and benefit from the proceeds of the renewable energy systems.

Together with EGIS eG, MaxSolar is thus creating a “zero emission concept” for heat generation. By combining solar power, environmentally friendly mobility and sustainable heat supply, we are setting an example for a green future - even in rural regions.

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