What is the District Heating Exhibition at ISH China & CIHE?
The District Heating Exhibition at ISH China & CIHE spotlights innovative technologies, strategies, and solutions for modern district energy systems. It covers dynamic control of networks, GIS-based planning and sizing, consumer engagement through transparent metering and portals, and malfunction detection with electronic heat cost allocators. Integrated with ISH China & CIHE’s wider HVAC, sanitation, and home comfort ecosystem, the 2026 edition is expected to span 8 halls with approximately 110,000 square meters, host around 1,300 exhibitors, and welcome about 78,000 visitors.
District Heating Exhibition at ISH China & CIHE
A dedicated showcase of district heating generation, transfer, distribution, substations, metering, controls, and smart grid integration within Asia’s leading HVAC platform.
District Heating Exhibition: A Comprehensive Industry Platform
Anchored within Asia’s leading HVAC event, the District Heating Exhibition is a hub for product showcases, technical exchanges, and business matchmaking across district energy generation, transfer, and distribution. In recent years, ISH China & CIHE is widely regarded as the most extensive HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning), plumbing, and home comfort trade show in Asia. Key use cases include dynamic control of networks with emission control and optimization, GIS-based network planning and sizing, consumer information for energy awareness, and malfunction detection using electronic heat cost allocators. The 2026 edition spans 110,000 square meters and brings together global leaders to explore future-ready, low-carbon district heating solutions.
Key Benefits
- Connects district energy stakeholders with global technologies for decarbonization (heat pumps, hydrogen-ready, waste heat, biomass).
- Features smart grid integration, advanced metering, and GIS planning for efficient, data-driven operations.
- Offers deep networking via forums, seminars, and matchmaking with utilities, cities, OEMs, and integrators.
Considerations
- The event’s breadth requires a focused visit plan to cover district energy priorities efficiently.
- Some advanced topics (hydrogen blending, large-scale thermal storage, EMS) may require domain expertise.
Why It's Essential
- It’s the key meeting point in Asia to source solutions and partnerships for modern, low-carbon district heating networks.
Heating Solutions
District heating generation and transfer: large-scale boilers, industrial heat pumps, CHP, burners, heat exchangers, heat storage, and substation equipment for efficient, low-carbon supply.
Heating Solutions for District Energy at ISH China & CIHE—China International Trade Fair for Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, Sanitation & Home Comfort System
Heating Solutions showcases utility-scale and building-level heat sources and transfer equipment critical to district heating: high-efficiency boilers and burners, industrial heat pumps, CHP, advanced heat exchangers, thermal storage, and substation packages. Exhibitors highlight smart heating controls that integrate with SCADA/EMS for dynamic control, emission reduction, and flexible operation across heat-supply networks.
Key Benefits
- Broad range of decarbonized heat sources and transfer technologies for new and retrofit district networks.
- Smart heating and integrated control solutions enabling peak shaving, load shifting, and optimized dispatch.
- Direct access to leading OEMs and component suppliers for substations and primary/secondary circuits.
Considerations
- Vast offerings require pre-defined technical criteria (capacity ranges, return temps, fuels) to shortlist vendors.
- Keeping pace with rapid efficiency and control innovations calls for continuous learning.
Why It's Essential
- It’s the place to benchmark high-efficiency heat production and transfer gear for district heating projects.
Energy Solutions
Integrated energy for district heating: renewable heat, energy and heat storage, hydrogen readiness, biomass, waste heat recovery, meters and integrated energy management.
Energy Solutions: Sustainable District Heating at ISH China & CIHE—China International Trade Fair for Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, Sanitation & Home Comfort System
Energy Solutions advances low-carbon district heating with large-scale renewable heat (solar thermal fields, geothermal), hydrogen-ready systems, biomass/biogenic fuels, waste heat recovery, and thermal storage for flexibility. Integrated energy management platforms, meters, and measurement systems enable smart grid operation, data-driven optimization, and transparent billing.
Key Benefits
- Showcases cutting-edge pathways for decarbonization: renewables, waste heat, hydrogen-readiness, and storage.
- Highlights EMS, forecasting, and metering for optimized multi-source district heating operations.
- Connects with innovators driving sustainable policies and utility-scale deployments.
Considerations
- Advanced solutions may require specialist knowledge in integration, controls, and regulatory frameworks.
- Higher upfront investment can be offset by long-term efficiency and carbon savings.
Why It's Essential
- It equips utilities and cities to design resilient, future-proof district heating portfolios.
Water Solutions
Distribution infrastructure for district heating: pre-insulated pipes, valves, pumps, fittings, and reliable water supply and drainage systems for high-performance networks.
Water Solutions: District Heating Distribution at ISH China & CIHE—China International Trade Fair for Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, Sanitation & Home Comfort System
Water Solutions covers the backbone of district heating distribution: pre-insulated piping systems, valves, pumps, fittings, and drainage—plus monitoring and leak detection to ensure reliability. Solutions support low-temperature networks, hydraulic balancing, and efficient operation across primary and secondary circuits.
Key Benefits
- Comprehensive portfolio for durable, low-loss district heating distribution networks.
- Innovations in leak detection, smart valves, and hydraulic balancing improve efficiency and uptime.
- Robust sourcing for new builds and retrofits aligned with evolving standards.
Considerations
- Technical specifications (insulation classes, pressures, temperatures) can be complex to compare.
- Compliance and standards vary by region, requiring careful verification.
Why It's Essential
- It’s critical for specifying reliable, efficient distribution infrastructure in district heating.
Comfort Solutions
End-user comfort in district heating: heat interface units, room controls, fresh air, water and air purification, and integrated systems for healthy indoor environments.
Comfort Solutions: End-User Interfaces in District Heating at ISH China & CIHE—China International Trade Fair for Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, Sanitation & Home Comfort System
Comfort Solutions translates district heating supply into superior indoor experiences. Solutions include HIUs for decentralized domestic hot water and space heating, room thermostats and TRVs for control, plus integrated fresh air and purification systems. Together, they support health, comfort, and energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings.
Key Benefits
- Holistic control and comfort from substation to room level with modern HIUs and room controls.
- Enhanced health outcomes via fresh air and purification integrated with heating delivery.
- User-centric features that support transparency, comfort, and energy-saving behavior.
Considerations
- Proper design and commissioning are essential to realize efficiency and comfort gains.
- Benefits may require user education on controls and consumption data.
Why It's Essential
- It ensures district heating translates into measurable comfort and efficiency for occupants.
District Heating Exhibition Section Comparison at ISH China & CIHE
Compare the core sections most relevant to the District Heating Exhibition at ISH China & CIHE—China International Trade Fair for Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, Sanitation & Home Comfort System. Use this to plan your visit around generation, distribution, and end-user interfaces.
| Section No. | Exhibition Section | Key Focus | Key Products | Target Visitor | Key Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District Heating Exhibition Overview | Generation–Transfer–Distribution | Networks, Substations, Controls, Metering | Utilities, Cities, ESCOs, Integrators | Low-carbon, smart, scalable solutions |
| 2 | Heating Solutions | Energy Efficiency & Supply | Boilers, Industrial Heat Pumps, CHP, Substations | Manufacturers, Installers, Developers | High-efficiency, flexible heat supply |
| 3 | Energy Solutions | Renewables & Storage | Solar Thermal, Hydrogen-Ready, Biomass, Heat Storage | Green Tech Innovators, Policy Makers | Future-proof, decarbonized portfolios |
| 4 | Water Solutions | Distribution & Piping | Pre-insulated Pipes, Valves, Pumps, Leak Detection | Engineers, Contractors, Utilities | Reliable, low-loss infrastructure |
| 5 | Comfort Solutions | End-User Interfaces | HIUs, Room Controls, Fresh Air, Purification | Architects, Designers, Building Owners | Healthy, efficient indoor comfort |
Frequently Asked Questions about the District Heating Exhibition
It is a dedicated showcase within ISH China & CIHE focusing on district energy technologies and strategies: dynamic control of networks, GIS-based planning and sizing, consumer information for energy awareness, and malfunction detection via electronic heat cost allocators. In recent years, ISH China & CIHE is widely regarded as the most extensive HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning), plumbing, and home comfort trade show in Asia.
Over 60 concurrent events span Interactive Forums, Solution Seminars, Marketing Sessions, and Industry Awards. Flagship sessions include the China International Zero Carbon Heating Congress and the China International HVAC Congress (iHVAC), covering zero-carbon heating, urban renewal, energy storage, and carbon reduction. The 2025 edition also launched the ISH China & CIHE Heat Pump Innovation Award.