KEPPEL DC REIT
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Goresbridge Kilkenny Solar
“When we look at sustainability projects, we consider cost, return on investment and importantly the reduction of carbon”
GARY WATSON, COUNTRY MANAGER, KEPPEL DC REIT IRELAND are very limited district heating networks for taking the waste heat.
“ Building a heating network in all new builds whether commercial or large scale residential projects can be included as a requirement for granting permits,” Gary explains.“ It’ s acceptable to require district heating capabilities in planning permissions for data centres, but a supporting network is still needed to take out the waste heat.”
Keppel DC REIT Ireland has signed a non-disclosure agreement with a potential partner to explore district heating solutions in Ireland.
Gary advocates for a coordinated approach:“ You’ ve got to drive the demand first. We actually invest in
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