Integrating Low-temperature Waste Heat in District Heating Systems. Legal Framework and Pricing
By: Marita Agate Zirne and Ieva Pakere
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Language: English
Submitted on: Jul 15, 2024
Accepted on: Nov 4, 2024
Published on: Dec 21, 2024
Published by: Riga Technical University
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