jätelämmöllä

Jätelämmöllä refers to a Finnish term that translates to "waste heat" or "heat from waste." It describes the process of utilizing residual heat generated from various industrial or commercial activities for heating purposes. This recovered heat can be a byproduct of operations such as manufacturing, power generation, incineration plants, or even data centers. Instead of allowing this heat to dissipate into the environment, it is captured and redirected to warm buildings, greenhouses, or other facilities.

The primary goal of utilizing jätelämmöllä is to improve energy efficiency and reduce the reliance on primary energy sources for heating. By recovering waste heat, the need for burning fossil fuels or other energy-intensive methods is lessened, leading to economic benefits and a reduced environmental impact, particularly in terms of greenhouse gas emissions. This practice aligns with principles of circular economy and sustainable resource management.

Several technologies can be employed to capture and transfer waste heat. These often involve heat exchangers that absorb heat from a source and transfer it to a medium, such as water or air, which then circulates to where the heat is needed. The effectiveness of jätelämmöllä depends on the temperature of the waste heat, its proximity to the point of use, and the efficiency of the heat recovery system. It is a growing area of interest in energy management and urban planning.