Beta version
Heat Reuse Calculator
The NZIH heat reuse calculator is a basic tool that provides an approximate cost range for the heat supplied by a data center.
Nearly 100% of the electricity consumed by IT equipment is dissipated as waste heat.
Waste heat from Europe’s data centres could make a major contribution to meeting Europe's demand for renewable heat, providing 221TWh/ year or 12% of the total demand (EUDCA, Euroheat and Power reports).
To engage potential users, local utilities, and communities, it is useful to be able to address this common question:
"What is the price of heat provided by data centers? Is it competitive within the local heat market?"
About the Heat Reuse Calculator
This tool was created and verified by the NZIH Heat reuse project team.
This tool is not:
- A precise calculation for business planning.
- Inclusive of taxes, subsidies, credits, or contingencies.
- A comprehensive model. Strong simplifications have been applied, actual costs may vary significantly.
This tool provides:
- A cost range based on informed estimates.
- A starting point for economic discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
About the NZIH Heat reuse project
The heat reuse tool was created and verified by members of the NZIH heat reuse project team.
