Combined Heat and Power (CHP), sometimes referred to as cogeneration, is an efficient energy solution that generates power and thermal energy (heating and cooling) simultaneously.
With conventional power generation, the majority of the fuel is exhausted into the air or water as waste heat, and approximately 25-35% of the fuel consumed is converted into useful energy.
When heat and power are produced separately, about 50% of the fuel consumed is converted into useful energy, and the remaining 50% becomes waste heat.
In contrast, CHP recyles waste heat and converts it to useful thermal energy. The simultaneous production of power and thermal energy consumes far fewer units of fuel than if the two products are produced separately, and typically achieves 85% efficiency.
Increased energy efficiency translates into cost savings due to the reduction in fuel consumed, as well as material greenhouse gas emission reductions.
Veolia Energy's expertise with CHP encompasses:
We can help customers at every stage of the project lifecycle, from assessment of available options, through master planning, through implementation of an efficient solution, ensuring that the asset is operated and maintained in an optimal manner.