Innovations in pre-insulated DH networks: reducing ownership and installation costs

How did district heating networks evolve from heavy concrete channels to today’s high-performance pre-insulated systems and what’s next?

In this DHC Innovators session, Peter Jorsal (Director, Product Application & Documentation, Kingspan Logstor) takes you through decades of innovation shaping modern district heating infrastructure. From the early developments of the 1960s to today’s push toward 4th Generation District Heating, discover how the sector has continuously balanced cost, performance, and reliability.

This webinar will explore the key drivers and innovative solutions behind pre-insulated pipe systems: reducing installation and excavation costs, improving material quality, minimizing heat losses, and securing long-term asset value. Learn how faster installation can go hand in hand with lower total cost of ownership, and why some countries and utilities are still lagging behind.

We will also look ahead: what lessons have been learned, where does the market stand today across Europe, and what innovations will define the next generation of district heating networks?

Join us to understand how smarter infrastructure design can unlock more efficient, cost-effective, and future-proof heat networks.