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Paris uses Seine River water for district cooling network amid heatwaves

Paris is leveraging its Seine River water to power a vast district cooling network, aiming to combat extreme heatwaves. This system, operated by Fraicheur de Paris, uses chilled water pumped through underground pipes to cool buildings, offering a more energy-efficient alternative to individual air conditioning units. Despite facing strain from record temperatures and occasional power outages, the network is crucial for public health and is undergoing expansion to meet growing demand. AI

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Paris uses Seine River water for district cooling network amid heatwaves

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Francois de Beaupuy, Bloomberg ·

    How Paris is using the Seine to try to keep cool in scorching heat

    A 75-mile labyrinth of pipes is carrying water that’s been chilled in special plants before being sent across the French capital.