Benefits and use of cogeneration
Combined generation of electricity and heat, i.e. cogeneration, is a method of generating electrical energy in which the heat released during the electricity generation process is used in a useful way, thus achieving a very high efficiency of use of energy contained in the fuel. At the same time, this process minimizes the losses that occur in conventional electricity generation. Due to the efficient use of “waste heat”, the combined heat and electricity generation can save up to 70 % of the energy contained in the fuel compared to separate electricity and heat generation. If the CHP unit is equipped with an additional absorption unit, we speak of trigeneration.
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Benefits of cogeneration
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Saves fuel resources
and CO2 emissions
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Uses renewable
energy sources
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It generates electricity
at the point of consumption
Examples of installations using natural gas
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Heating plants and district heating systems
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Industry and agriculture
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Swimming pools and aqua parks
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Sports facilities
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Schools and universities
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Hotels and pensions
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Hospitals and clinics
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Retirement homes
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Office buildings