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This research aims to identify the key factors that influence the optimal transition pathways for low-carbon district heating systems incorporating nuclear cogeneration.

July 29, 2026Journal of Cleaner ProductionOpen Access

Nuclear cogeneration in district heating systems: optimal pathways to decarbonization

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CHCyrian HallermeyerIFP Énergies nouvelles CBCaroline BonoInstitut de Recherche Technologique SystemX PCPascal da CostaCentraleSupélec

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Randomized trial evaluates economic benefits of nuclear cogeneration in district heating systems, suggesting cost-effective pathways to decarbonization.

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This research aims to identify the key factors that influence the optimal transition pathways for low-carbon district heating systems incorporating nuclear cogeneration.
Developed scenarios to assess the benefits of nuclear cogeneration in various local-scale configurations.
Quantified multi-year decarbonization pathways of district heating networks.
Analyzed the impact of network distance, annual consumption, and economic factors on the competitiveness of nuclear cogeneration.
Integrating a nuclear cogeneration plant can significantly reduce overall district heating system costs.
Larger and closer networks experience greater cost benefits from nuclear cogeneration availability.
Economic competitiveness of nuclear cogeneration is influenced more by network factors than carbon caps or conventional fuel prices.

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Hallermeyer et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a69a2bcc8da07d9defa684d https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2026.148905

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Randomized trial evaluates economic benefits of nuclear cogeneration in district heating systems, suggesting cost-effective pathways to decarbonization.

Nuclear cogeneration in district heating systems: optimal pathways to decarbonization

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Nuclear cogeneration in district heating systems: optimal pathways to decarbonization

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