Every energy project involves a global trade-off: CAPEX, OPEX, construction risks, tenant constraints, and carbon trajectory.
Assisting the Project Owner with the replacement of a heating system in an occupied facility, ensuring full business continuity—on a 20,000 m² logistics asset, climate zone H1, gas-heated—with CEE (Energy Savings Certificates) funding calculations for BAT-TH-163 (3x bonus multiplier).
Logistics facility operating continuously with strict schedule constraints and a critical heating season.
Aerothermal vs. Geothermal vs. Hybrid systems evaluated across CAPEX, OPEX, lead times, and site-related risks.
-85% CO₂, business continuity fully secured, delivery achieved before winter.
👉 Implementation of a strategic energy trade-off for the Client, including CEE subsidy optimization and a turnkey works contract.
Project feedback on a 36,000 m² logistics asset, climate zone H1, gas-heated — with CEE funding calculations for BAT-TH-162 / BAT-TH-163 (5x bonus multiplier).
| Criteria |
Geothermal — Water/Water HP
groundwater / boreholes
|
Aerothermal — Air/Water HP |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Assessment | ||
| Initial Investment (CAPEX) | €1,451k excl. VAT€40.3 / m² | €1,192k excl. VAT ✓ lower CAPEX€33.1 / m² |
| CEE Funding with Bonus Multiplier BAT-TH-162 / BAT-TH-163 |
€1,624k ✓ 5x Bonus€45.1 / m² | €828k€23.0 / m² · 3x Bonus |
| Net Cost after CEE Funding | €0 ✓ Zero net costCEE > CAPEX in most cases | €364k€10.1 / m² |
| Return on Investment excluding CEE subsidies |
~ 16 yearsgas savings alone | ~ 13 yearsgas savings alone |
| Return on Investment including CEE subsidies |
ImmediateCEE higher than CAPEX | ~ 4 yearsafter CEE deduction |
| Energy Performance & Carbon Footprint | ||
| Final Energy Consumption Reduction | − 74 % | − 53.5 % |
| CO₂ Emissions Reduction | − 90 %consistent across all scenarios | − 80 %consistent across all scenarios |
| COP under Nominal Conditions Coefficient of Performance — kWh produced / kWh electricity consumed |
3.5 – 4.5stable in both summer and winter | 2.5 – 4.5variable depending on outdoor temperature |
| Performance in Extreme Winter Conditions freezing days < 0 °C |
Stable ✓ground source ~13 °C · COP 3.5 – 4.5 | Degraded < 0 °CCOP 1.5 – 2.5 |
| Operations & Constraints | ||
| Estimated Annual Maintenance standard system servicing under regular operation |
Very Lowno external moving parts or wear | Regularfilters, fans, refrigerant fluid checks |
| Post-Construction Noise Levels impact on the surrounding site environment |
Noneequipment located underground or in plant room | Mitigation Requiredoutdoor units on rooftop or ground level |
| Site & Civil Engineering Prerequisites required installation conditions |
Slab and drilling requiredmandatory preliminary geothermal survey | Slab for outdoor heat pump unitsuitable for all sites, no drilling required |
| Estimated Project Duration from commissioning to handover |
6 – 7 monthsincluding 2-3 months of drilling | 5 – 6 monthsno underground constraints |
Standard Case: logistics asset · zone H1a · 36,000 m² · +12 °C setpoint · gas boiler replacement. Without CEE subsidies, aerothermal wins on CAPEX. With the 5x bonus multiplier, geothermal achieves zero net cost in most cases. Source: MP'act
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