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Guests: Tony Dam Jensen (Sønder Felding District Heating) and Ebbe Nørgaard (Fenagy)

What happens when a small Danish town dares to think big?

In this episode, we explore how Sønder Felding has transformed its local district heating system into a cutting-edge model of electrification, flexibility, and ultra-low-cost heat. Manager Tony Dam Jensen and Fenagy’s Ebbe Nørgaard share how large heat pumps, thermal storage, and smart market participation are unlocking new opportunities - not just for heating companies but for entire electricity grids.

This is Power-to-X in action. It’s not complex. It just works.

Chapters

1. From Skepticism to Global Advocacy for Heat Pumps (00:00:06)

2. Benefits of Electrification (00:00:43)

3. Introduction of Guests: Tony and Ebbe (00:01:15)

4. Tony’s Background and the Sønder Felding System (00:02:20)

5. Ebbe’s Background and Praise for Sønder Felding (00:03:19)

6. Societal Benefits of Electrification (00:04:49)

7. Electricity Pricing and Market Complexity (00:06:26)

8. Participating in Energy Markets (00:07:04)

9. Explaining AFR and other Grid Services (00:08:37)

10. Efficiency of Heat Pumps vs. Electric Boilers (00:10:08)

11. Flexibility and System Setup in Sønder Felding (00:11:22)

12. The Shift from Heat Planning to Electrical Planning (00:13:46)

13. International Visitors and Denmark’s Low Temperature Systems (00:15:14)

14. The Vital Role of Thermal Storage and Denmark's Unique Strengths (00:16:38)

15. Power-to-X That Works: Heat as the 'X' (00:17:36)

16. Simplicity Behind the Complexity: Integration with Grid Signals (00:18:38)

17. Strategic Use of Price Fluctuations and Storage (00:19:43)

18. Flexibility and Reaction Time in Balancing Markets (00:21:16)

19. Fenagy’s Design Philosophy: Fast, Simple, and Compatible (00:22:47)

20. Testing AFRR in Real-World Conditions with Sønder Felding (00:24:43)

21. Handling Frequent Start-Stop Cycles and Equipment Longevity (00:26:15)

22. Cost-Benefit Tradeoffs and Energy Source Split (00:28:02)

23. Record Low Heat Prices and Consumer Benefit (00:29:17)

24. Call to Action for Policymakers and TSOs (00:30:05)

25. Final Takeaways: It’s Not Rocket Science—It Just Works (00:31:21)

26. The Core Message: Overcapacity and Storage Are Key (00:31:57)

27. Closing Reflections: Faster Machines and a Greener Future (00:32:14)

28. Tony’s Call to Action: Be Brave, Build Flexible Systems (00:33:00)

29. Rethinking Business Cases: A New Economic Model (00:33:34)

30. Wrapping Up: An Evolving Industry with Global Relevance (00:34:26)

31. Listener Invitation and Podcast Availability (00:35:06)

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