{"id":23718,"date":"2025-11-27T14:32:04","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T12:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ehpa.org\/?p=23718"},"modified":"2025-11-28T15:01:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T13:01:56","slug":"from-student-housing-to-a-castle-the-of-aquathermal-energy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ehpa.org\/news-and-resources\/projects\/from-student-housing-to-a-castle-the-of-aquathermal-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"From student housing to a castle: the potential of aquathermal energy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"23718\" class=\"elementor elementor-23718\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa37979 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"aa37979\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-988516b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"988516b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Turning water into clean energy?<\/span> \u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">That&#8217;s exactly what the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.interregnorthsea.eu\/waterwarmth\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">WaterWarmth<\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"none\">EU-funded project is doing in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interregnorthsea.eu\/waterwarmth\/pilots\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ten demonstration sites<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> across the North Sea region \u2013 providing clean heating and cooling to homes, businesses, student housing, and even a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ehpa.org\/heat-pump-stories\/a-watery-new-king-of-the-castle\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">castle<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">While the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ehpa.org\/news-and-resources\/news\/new-tool-shows-if-aquathermal-energy-can-work-near-you\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">previous webinar<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> in the series explored the Quick Scan <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">digital <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">tool used to identify scalable aquathermal sites, the second session on 25 November focused on the governance <span class=\"TextRun SCXW232555843 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232555843 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">and feasibility assessment <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232555843 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">required<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232555843 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> to turn potential projects into reality.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW232555843 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b26681 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9b26681\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3d6364 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"b3d6364\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/jxljKGoi4Xg&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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University), Jade Santier (BUILDERS) and Lenn Coussement (EXTRAQT), the webinar showed how the project is helping local authorities and communities understand the potential of aquathermal energy and navigate the path from concept to project development.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Drawing on interviews, workshops and evaluations from pilot sites, speakers highlighted how regulatory uncertainty, fragmented responsibilities, limited funding pathways and hesitancy towards new technologies still hinder the development of aquathermal projects.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Additional barriers such as restricted information exchange, limited public awareness and operational complexity also appear frequently across the sites.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">However, the research also revealed several enabling factors that consistently support progress: well-established stakeholder networks, early alignment with public authorities, clear and shared vision-setting, structured learning processes and flexible funding arrangements.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Together, these elements create a more supportive environment for aquathermal projects to move smoothly from idea to implementation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The overview of the demonstration sites offered a concrete picture of how these dynamics unfold in practice. WaterWarmth is currently developing ten pilots, six of which are small-scale experimental initiatives.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">These include sites in the Netherlands, Denmark, France and Belgium, each drawing on different types of surface water and addressing local energy needs. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Many of the pilots are still under construction, with several expected to begin collecting data by the end of the year.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Most permits have been issued, although some sites are still awaiting formal feedback from authorities or other stakeholders. Shared challenges include complex site conditions, lengthy authorisation procedures, tendering requirements and rising costs compared with initial plans.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Among the Belgian pilots, beyond the Merode Castle featured in our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ehpa.org\/heat-pump-stories\/a-watery-new-king-of-the-castle\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Heat Pump Stories<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, one of the most illustrative examples is the student housing project in Kortrijk. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Here, aquathermal energy is being explored as a way to supply sustainable heating to a residence for students. This type of site is particularly valuable because student housing has a steady and predictable heat demand, making it an excellent environment for demonstrating system performance.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The pilot provides an opportunity to examine how aquathermal energy can be integrated into densely occupied buildings, how it interacts with urban constraints and how young residents respond to a renewable heating solution. Insights from this pilot will be useful for other municipalities with large student populations seeking alternatives to fossil-based heating.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Although still in development, the project is expected to shed light on both the technical and social dimensions of aquathermal adoption.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The webinar concluded with a walkthrough of the typical feasibility assessment for aquathermal projects. Beginning with initial inspiration and the use of the Quick Scan Tool, the process moves through pre-feasibility and full feasibility studies that assess environmental impacts, technical concepts, regulatory expectations and financial scenarios.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This approach helps local actors ensure that aquathermal projects are realistic, environmentally sound and economically viable before entering the development phase.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">By sharing lessons, developing supportive tools and fostering collaboration across borders, WaterWarmth continues to help communities take practical steps towards a clean heating and cooling supply.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af9e61b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"af9e61b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bdc7d7 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5bdc7d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/ehpa.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/TeamDrive\/EWPdSlHJ4mxNoIIR5Z44G7EBk-jHGC6PLQvXTTjUpYeM3w?e=BJVl1Q\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Download the slides<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b1c927 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8b1c927\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c6d694 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"7c6d694\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.interregnorthsea.eu\/waterwarmth\/download-now-quick-scan-tool\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Check the QuickScan tool<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Turning water into clean energy? 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