Solar district heating potential in China

As a clean energy heating technology, solar district heating (SDH) has been widely used in Europe, and has achieved good economic and environmental benefits. Based on the technology research and market analysis of SDH in Europe, summarizes the experiences and lessons of China’s clean energy heating. Presents the efficient solar collectors, thermal storage technology, low temperature heating technology and multi-energy complementary technology which can contribute to the development of SDH. Assesses the development potential of SDH in China and predicts the development of China’s SDH market in the next five years.