A hot water distribution plant supplying houses from a nearby combined heat and power plant, Almere, Netherlands.


This futuristic looking building recieves hot water in an 11km long pipe from the Diemen, combined heat and power station and supplies space heating for up to 25,000 houses in the town of Almere. Investing in this sort of technology means the residents of almere have a tiny carbon footprint compared to most western European households.


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Photo credit: © Ashley Cooper / Alamy / Afripics
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