TREASURE: Accelerating 100% Sustainable District Heating with Pit Thermal Energy Storage
Published July 23, 2026 | Version v1
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D6.3: Evaluation of Non-Market Benefits

Authors/Creators

  • 1. Energieinstitut an der Johannes Kepler Universität Linz
  • 2. Energieinstitut an der JKU

Description

This TREASURE deliverable, prepared under Task 6.2, examines the non-market benefits of Large Thermal Energy Storage (LTES) and their impact on willingness-to-pay among district heating customers and operators. Based on a literature review, SWOT analysis and two surveys, the report explores how factors such as cost, CO₂ savings, resilience, security of supply and visibility influence the acceptance of LTES. The results show statistically significant willingness-to-pay from customers and indicate that district heating operators recognise additional LTES benefits that may justify longer payback periods.

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D6.3 Evaluation of Non-Market Benefits_FINAL.pdf

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Funding

European Commission
TREASURE - Demonstrating large pit thermal energy storages and improving their components, processes and procedures for an accelerated realisation of 100% sustainable district heating networks in Europe. 101136095