Highlights: Provides a review of 4 th Generation District Heating (4GDH) in scientific papers Shows how 4GDH is an important integrated part of future sustainable energy systems Quantifies costs and benefits of 4GDH in a future sustainable energy system Shows how benefits exceed costs by a safe margin Shows the significant benefits of systems integration
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