How Paris is using Seine River water in a district cooling network to reduce air conditioning reliance
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Guardian staff reporter
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Paris is pioneering a large-scale district cooling network using water from the Seine River to replace traditional air conditioning. The system, which began planning in the 1990s, now spans 120km of underground pipes distributing chilled water to major landmarks like the Louvre and Grand Palais, as well as hospitals, schools, and offices. The city plans to triple the system's capacity, offering an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to individual AC units as heatwaves intensify across Europe.
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bskyHow Paris is using Seine River water in a district cooling network to reduce air conditioning reliancetheguardian.comKey quotes
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Instead of thousands of individual air-conditioning units, cooling is produced centrally and shared across the city like a utility.
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