Case Study: Delft University of Technology optimizes campus heating and speeds decarbonization with Gradyent’s Digital Twin

TU Delft runs its campus heating system on autopilot with Gradyent’s real-time Digital Twin

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) needed a modern control system to automate its campus heating operations and maximize efficiency from multiple heat sources, including a new geothermal installation, to support its goal of a CO2-neutral campus. To address this challenge, TU Delft partnered with vendor Gradyent to implement its Digital Twin solution.

Gradyent's Digital Twin created a real-time digital copy of the entire heating system, providing end-to-end autopilot capabilities. The solution enables 24-hour demand forecasting, optimizes supply temperatures, and maximizes the use of sustainable geothermal energy, paving the way for faster decarbonization and greater overall system efficiency for the university.

Delft University of Technology

Jaco van Noppen

Director Campus Real Estate & Facility Management