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Nelson City Wastewater Network Heatmapping

Nelson City Wastewater Network Heatmapping

We have undertaken a heat mapping study for Nelson City Council, to assess and visualise the thermal energy available within both of their wastewater networks so this information can be made available, both inside and outside of the Council.


The study concluded that within the Nelson North network there is around 1.7 - 2MW of heat available.


Within the Nelson South network there would be also around 1.7 - 2MW, although this would be supplemented by the flow from the neighbouring area of Richmond which is estimated to be in the range of an additional 1-2MW. Richmond is controlled by a different Council and so this was excluded from the scope of the study.

“Applied Energy Planning undertook a wastewater heat mapping project for Nelson City Council during 2021. The output was a quality report delivered on time and to budget that has considerably improved out understanding, and ability to take advantage, of the energy conveyed within wastewater. The output has proven to be of significant interest to the wider Council team.

Nick and his team were proactive and collaborative. In particular I felt there was a strong effort to find solutions to issues such as data gaps as a team, and to ensure clear upfront communication. Would happily engage Applied Energy where there was a need in the future.”

Warren Biggs, Activity Engineer - Wastewater

Nelson City Council

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