Join CIBSE Heat Networks and YEN South Wales behind the scenes of one of Wales' largest district heating schemes

Join us for a behind the scenes visit to the Cardiff Heat Network, one of Wales’ largest district heating schemes, and discover how energy that would otherwise be lost during the waste disposal process is being used to heat buildings across the city.

Site Visit Details

The approximately four-hour site visit will begin with a short presentation at Sustainable Energy Ltd, where participants will learn about the development of the Cardiff Heat Network, how district heating works and the technical challenges involved in developing and operating a city-scale heat network.

We will then travel to the Viridor ERF, where attendees will see how energy recovered from waste is converted into useful heat. The visit will include the heat recovery equipment and heat exchanger, which supplies hot water to the network at around 95°C. We will explain how heat is recovered, transferred into the network and ultimately delivered to connected buildings.

The tour will continue to the backup Energy Centre, providing an opportunity to learn more about the history, operation and development of the network. We will also explore some of the scheme's more distinctive features, including the pipe bridge, above-ground pipework and compact energy centre design.

Throughout the visit, presentations and discussions will explore both the technical and practical aspects of district heating, including the role of heat recovery, network operation, carbon reduction, future expansion and the challenges of connecting more buildings to a growing city-wide heat network.

Please arrive in time for a 12:30 pm start. The group will travel to the operational site as part of the visit.

Travel and Parking

Sustainable Energy Ltd is approximately a 15 minute walk from Cardiff Central railway station. We encourage attendees to travel by train where possible.

Click here for directions from Cardiff Central train station. (https://maps.app.goo.gl/5re93eLPQCtvakTu5)

Limited parking is available close to our offices, including a small number of guest spaces. Please contact alexis@sustainable-energy.co.uk to check availability in advance.

Alternatively, parking may be available on the surrounding business estate, payable through the YourParkingSpace app.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Viridor's Energy Recovery Facility is an operational industrial site, and all visitors must wear the required five-point PPE:

Safety shoes or boots suitable for an industrial environment

Hard hat

Gloves

Safety glasses or goggles

High-visibility clothing

If you already have suitable PPE, please bring it with you. We have a limited number of additional items available, so please complete the PPE questions when booking to let us know what you can bring and what you need us to provide.

We will coordinate with attendees in advance to help ensure everyone has the appropriate PPE for the visit. Please note that the availability of spare items is limited, so we may need to confirm arrangements with you before the event.

Booking Information

Places are limited, so please reserve your place through Eventbrite as soon as possible. When booking, please complete the attendee questions about PPE availability and your preferences regarding the sharing of contact details with event organisers and sponsors.

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