Combined Heat and Power
Comined Heat and Power energy solutions.
Combined heat and power (CHP) is an innovative solution to modern energy needs. It improves the efficiency of generating electricity, can be used at various scales from household to neighbourhood, and reduces emissions of carbon dioxide.
Also known as co-generation or total energy, the basic features of a CHP plant are the "prime mover", such as a reciprocating engine or gas turbine which drive electricity generators, connected to a heat recovery unit where the steam or hot water generated in the process can be used for space heating or utilised in industrial processes.
Key features of good quality CHP include:
- Variety of scales - community and industrial
- Improved efficiency
- Reduced carbon dioxide emissions
- Good return on investment
- Potential to sell excess electricity
- Connected to district heating, CHP can provide heat, power and cooling at greatly reduced cost
We believe CHP has great potential in our communities of British Columbia and Canada. Part of it's potential lies in the fact that it can be future-proofed. While natural gas is most commonly used in CHP, this is a fossil fuel source which contributes to greenhouse gases. Biomass-fired CHP is proven to be feasible and carbon neutral, though co-firing with natural gas for back up purposes is also feasible. In the future when waste incineration technologies become more effective, CHP can be converted to utilise them. For more information on biomass CHP systems (source US EPA, 2007), please click here.
We're committed to deliver you a successful energy project. Please feel free to contact us to see how we can help meet your needs.