Overview

• The heat pump will extract thermal energy from the Rhine River and supply it to Cologne's district heating network, reaching temperatures of up to 110 degrees Celsius.
• The facility will have a maximum heating capacity of 150 megawatts and is expected to begin operations in 2027.
• Approximately €100 million of the €280 million investment comes from federal and EU funding to support the project.
• Initially, the pump will use partly renewable electricity, with a goal to transition to fully decarbonized energy in the future.
• Developers believe the project sets a precedent for sustainable heating solutions in Germany and Europe, combining innovation with economic efficiency.