A Heat Export Agreement is a commercial contract under which a data center supplies its recovered waste heat to an external offtaker, typically a district heating operator or nearby building. It defines temperatures, flow rates, delivery volumes, pricing, and responsibilities, providing the commercial basis for heat-reuse schemes and a potential revenue or sustainability benefit.
Category: Sustainability & Metrics · Subcategory: Water & Heat Reuse · Part of the AIDC Technical Terminology reference.
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