Silkeborg has long been known as a gas community, but Silkeborg Forsyning is determined to change this image. With an ambitious goal of being completely CO2-neutral and free of natural gas by 2030, they have taken steps towards achieving this. Their first move was in 2016 with the installation of a solar heating system and a flue gas cooling system on their gas-fired power plant, which reduced CO2 emissions by 45%. Now, they are taking the next step towards reducing their carbon footprint by over 80% by replacing parts of natural gas with a biomass plant, an electric boiler, and an air-to-water heat pump. The new heat pump is expected to be operational in 2024 and will help Silkeborg Forsyning reduce CO2 emissions by over 80% compared to 2016.

To achieve this ambitious goal, Silkeborg has partnered with Exodraft Energy (Innoterm) as the main contractor who will be delivering the heat pump system. Frontmatec is also a part of this project, providing a complete control and electrical installation for the large plant. This project is the biggest single project in Frontmatec Controls' history, and it will undoubtedly position Frontmatec as one of the leading automation companies in the green transition.

Silkeborg's commitment to sustainability is impressive, and their partnership with Innoterm and Frontmatec demonstrates their dedication to a cleaner future. As customers, we can support companies that prioritize environmentally responsible practices. Follow the link to learn more about how Silkeborg Forsyning is paving the way towards a greener future.