NETZPUNKT

Knowledge that connects.

Welcome to Netzpunkt, the information section of ThermoNetz.

Here you will find compact, easy-to-understand articles on the topics of district heating, heating networks, sustainable energy supply and infrastructure projects in Switzerland. Whether you are a building owner, community representative, planner or simply an interested reader:

We offer you practical expertise, technical insights and forward-looking perspectives. Our contributions are the result of experience and the desire to share knowledge that helps.

Stay connected - with the progress of heat.

15. May 2025

ThermoNetz Fernwärme - Planung, Dimensionierung, Rohrstatik sisKMR, Strömungsanalyse, Montage, Radpol Pipes

15. May 2025

Advantages of district heating

In this article, you will find out why district heating is considered a sustainable, safe and future-proof solution for heat supply in Switzerland. Particular emphasis is placed on the use of renewable energy sources, the high security of supply and the space-saving and low-maintenance installation, which make district heating a central component of the Swiss climate strategy. Ø 5 min reading time

19. May 2025

Classic heating network vs. heating network 4.0

What exactly is a heating network 4.0 - and how does it differ from a traditional district heating system? In this article, we show the most important differences and why modern KMR pipes play a central role in both variants. Ø 5 min reading time

20. May 2025

How a district heating supply is created

Find out here how a district heating network is created, from the initial idea to the finished transfer station. Step by step, we show the typical process and the experts who work together. Ø 6 min reading time

19. June 2025

Climate target 2050 – What does “net zero” mean for Switzerland?

Switzerland wants to become climate-neutral by 2050 - district heating plays a key role in this. Find out how sustainable heating networks are helping to replace fossil fuels and achieve the climate target. Ø 3 min reading time

30. September 2025

Buffer tank

Simply put, a buffer storage tank is a large heat storage tank that can temporarily store thermal energy. It plays a central role in district heating networks in order to better coordinate production and consumption. Ø 3 min reading time

4. February 2026

Expansion joints, bending radii & linear expansion

It's not just the route that counts when routing, but also the expansion concept: Where can the pipeline work - and where do constraints arise? This article shows you how to estimate linear expansion with ΔL = α - L - ΔT and make it plannable using geometry, expansion zones, prestressing and expansion joints. Ø 5 min reading time