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We know that for district heating networks, failure isn’t an option. When a plant room goes down, the consequences are immediate. No heat and no hot water result in frustrated customers, looming financial penalties, and reputational risk.
Today, we’re sharing insight from our newly appointed District Heating Sector Manager, Paul Dryden, who brings over 20 years of experience in heating, utilities, and district energy. Paul explains how temporary boilers can keep networks running and accelerate heat delivery, even when permanent infrastructure isn’t ready.
The Challenge: Keeping Heat Flowing During Delays
As the UK intensifies its efforts to decarbonise heating and achieve Net Zero targets, heat networks are emerging as a cornerstone of sustainable energy infrastructure. These systems distribute heat from a central source, often an energy centre, to multiple buildings via insulated pipework, providing a low-carbon alternative to traditional heating.
But while the vision is ambitious, the reality on the ground is challenging:
- Energy centres take time. Planning, procurement, and construction can stretch into years.
- Even projects funded through the Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF) and Heat Networks Investment Project (HNIP) often face long lead times before heat can be delivered.
- In the meantime, new developments and existing buildings risk being left without heat and hot water, impacting residents, businesses, and critical public services.
This leaves operators stressed and concerned, knowing that downtime damages trust and attracts penalties.
The Rapid Energy Plan: Bridging the Gap with Temporary Boilers
When delays or failures hit, Rapid Energy acts as the guide who understands the stakes. With combined industry expertise and a fleet of modern, efficient temporary plant rooms, we’re ready to step in.
Here’s how we help you keep your network running:
- Call us for an immediate response – our team is on standby 24/7.
- We design the right emergency solution – packaged temporary boilers sized and configured to your network’s needs.
- We restore heat fast – protecting your customers, your reputation, and your finances.
In one case, Rapid Energy restored full heating service within 24 hours to over 320 dwellings following a catastrophic energy centre failure. Read the full case study.
The Benefits of Temporary Boilers
Temporary boiler plant rooms provide more than just emergency cover, they transform downtime risk into operational resilience:
- Speed – Heat delivered within 24 hours, not weeks or months.
- Flexibility – Scalable for housing, healthcare, or commercial sites.
- Continuity – Keep customers warm and operational while energy centres are built or repaired.
- Compliance – Fully accredited installations meeting all health, safety, and regulatory standards.
Success vs. Failure
With Rapid Energy’s temporary boilers, you can transform from being stressed and under pressure to being a confident, trusted operator who always delivers. Our containerised packaged boilers (300kW to 2MW) are built for dependable performance in high-demand environments.
In Summary
As heat networks continue to expand across the UK, the ability to deliver heat quickly and reliably is essential. Rapid Energy’s temporary boiler solutions give you the resilience to keep operations running smoothly no matter what.
Call us today on 0800 464 7025 or email paul.dryden@rapidenergy.co.uk to discuss how we can support your district heating network.
Keep Your Network Running. No Matter What.
