Sustainable heating

Making the switch to renewable heat sources is a complex challenge. Between exploration, the formulation of strategies and plans and the realisation and operation of the systems, the financial, technical, legal, social, spatial and political aspects are all interrelated, but there is no clear framework with regard to rules and regulations and financing options, even though citizens’, companies’ and government agencies’ interests at the local level are significant.

Volantis renders buildings and production facilities energy-neutral or even energy-positive. We develop sustainable alternatives to gas consumption, such as sustainable heating and cooling systems, sustainable electricity and sustainable gas (hydrogen).

We help local and regional authorities draw up transition vision statements (2.0) and master plans for the integration of sustainable heating technology in their areas. In so doing, we take into account the requirements and characteristics of the neighbourhoods and areas in question, and conduct feasibility studies with regard to the decoupling of heat and waste heat. This integral approach allows us to ensure an efficient and responsible transition to renewable heat sources.

For instance, one good option for buildings and production facilities is to connect them to a heat network. Heat networks provide a sustainable way of delivering heating to buildings, which causes less energy to be consumed and carbon dioxide emissions to be reduced. Generally, heat networks also result in reduced energy bills and a higher level of energy-efficiency.

Our team of experts provides technical support in various areas, including source study for sustainability, design of CHP systems and 5th generation heat networks. We combine our knowledge of sources, infrastructure, installations and building physics to develop sustainable solutions to suit the specific needs of each project.

For 70 years now, Volantis has provided advice on complex projects in which we are bold enough to take a different approach to complex issues, in order to come up with a better solution. We are experienced enough to know all the ins and outs of exploration, the formulation of strategies and plans, and the realisation and operation of renewable heat sources. We are more than happy to apply our knowledge to our clients’ projects, so as to bring about a responsible shift to renewable heat sources.

Volantis will do so in its capacity as an experienced and multi-disciplinary service provider that works on renewable heat issues every day, on behalf of both local and regional authorities, but also on behalf of housing associations, healthcare institutions, companies and the manufacturing industry. We provide consultancy services and support in certain particular fields of knowledge and phases, or alternatively, in various fields of knowledge and phases during the switch to renewable heat sources in homes, buildings, neighbourhoods, areas, sub-areas and the manufacturing industry.