New £120m Scots high school could be heated by nearby cremations
Plans have been submitted for a low-carbon energy centre at the site of a new £120 million high school, which could use waste heat from cremations.
The proposal by Aberdeen Heat and Power aims to upgrade the Hazlehead Heat Network and would also benefit Hazlehead Academy.
Currently, the network is powered by a fossil fuel energy centre within the existing academy, which is set to be demolished to make way for a replacement facility by 2028.
The proposed energy centre would supply both the current heat network and the new school using air source heat pumps and waste heat from the nearby crematorium, reports Aberdeen Live.
This innovative approach involves capturing heat generated during the cremation process and diverting it, rather than releasing it into the atmosphere.
Aberdeen City Council is backing the project, with Sustainable Energy Ltd commissioned to assist in developing the proposal.
The energy centre would feature nine air source heat pumps, thermal storage and 12 gas boilers as a back-up heat supply.
It would operate remotely, with maintenance staff attending only for scheduled servicing or emergency shut downs.
Additionally, a heat offtake station equipped with heat exchanger equipment would be installed at the crematorium, connecting to the current waste heat circuit.
Developers insist the facility will help tackle fuel poverty throughout the city whilst advancing towards a carbon-neutral heating system in Aberdeen.
Two properties previously housing academy personnel are situated on the proposed energy centre location.
Nevertheless, these buildings are scheduled for demolition during the school's redevelopment programme.
Should the scheme receive approval and building work commence, excavation would begin to install fresh pipeline infrastructure.
This network will link the crematorium to the energy centre, alongside connecting the new plant to the current heating system.
The Denseat Court sheltered accommodation and the Bruce, Rose, Davidson, and Wallace residential blocks presently receive warmth from the Hazlehead heating network.
Additionally, the Hazlehead Pavilion and Pets Corner will also draw heat from the proposed energy facility.
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Planners maintain the new installation shouldn't cause any sound disturbance to neighbouring homes.
They argue discharge from the backup gas heating equipment at the energy centre will be considerably less than current levels at Hazlehead Academy.
They add making the Hazlehead Heat Network carbon-free represents a "strategic and practical step" towards meeting national and local environmental targets.
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