micro-CHP (Combined Heat and Power)
The concept behind the micro-CHP system is simple: The unit replaces a traditional furnace or boiler and water heater with a single appliance that produces both hot water and heat as well as electricity for use in the home. Because the unit runs on natural gas or propane and many units can start without power from the grid, it offers resilience and energy independence in the event of a power outage without the need for a standby generator.
micro-CHP efficiency
"In a topping cogeneration cycle, fuel is used to generate mechanical energy through an engine to produce electricity. The waste heat from this process is captured through a glycol loop and can be used for either space heating or domestic hot water demand within the facility. Recycling this would-be waste heat results in an astonishing efficiency of up to 90%."
(Source: US EPA Study)
“Micro CHP provides good economic savings because you’re using inexpensive gas to replace the high price of electricity.”
(Source: Aisin World Corp. of America)
"Distributed generation micro-CHP systems are able to generate the right amount of power at the right time, making them much more efficient than the electrical grid. Yanmar micro-CHP units also produce less carbon dioxide, nitric oxide, and nitrogen dioxide emissions than typical grid power generation plants." (Source: YANMAR America)
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