Danfoss Leanheat® Building and Optit partner to enhance energy efficiency for Italy’s district heating

Danfoss Leanheat^® Building is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Optit, Italy's leader in decision support solutions. Together, we aim to bring advanced peak power reduction solutions to district heating utilities across Italy. This collaboration is driven by our shared commitment to energy efficiency, sustainability, and the optimization of heating grids for the communities they serve.

"I am extremely proud to sign this agreement with Danfoss. We are confident that the Leanheat® Building solution represents a top-notch opportunity to provide an effective response to the demand-side management challenges faced by numerous District energy utilities in Italy"

Building on successful pilot projects in Northern Italy-where our combined efforts achieved a remarkable 30+% reduction in peak power demand coupled with a decrease in normalized energy consumption-the Leanheat^® Building solution has proven effective in not only cutting hourly power needs but also in reducing energy flow and improving return water temperatures. These improvements ensure reliable indoor conditions, even with optimized energy usage.

"This new agreement is a natural evolution of our previous experiences with the Leanheat^® Network. It will enable Danfoss and Optit to respond to the demands of the District Energy market in a more complementary and effective manner."

Delivering impactful benefits for district heating utilities

Through this partnership, Italian district heating providers will gain access to Optit's extensive expertise in data science and artificial intelligence, coupled with Danfoss' specialized knowledge in district heating.

"I am delighted to welcome Optit to the Danfoss Leanheat^® family. We are incredibly excited about this partnership, as it will significantly enhance our market coverage. Not only are we bringing competent professionals closer to our customers, but we are also partnering with an organization that truly understands the industry and has strong connections with the customer base we aim to serve. We couldn't have wished for a better partner than Optit"

Buildings account for a staggering 40 percent of the world's energy consumption. And in Europe alone, almost a third of residential heating comes from fossil fuels.
Leanheat empowers district energy networks to optimize the operational efficiency of buildings and increase the comfort of end-users through end-to-end software solutions.