cogenerating
Cogeneration, or combined heat and power (CHP), is the simultaneous production of electricity and useful heat from a single energy source. By capturing heat that would normally be wasted in electricity generation, CHP systems can achieve higher overall energy efficiency than conventional separate heat and power production.
A CHP plant uses a prime mover—such as a natural gas turbine, diesel or gas engine, steam
CHP systems are often described in terms of topping cycles or bottoming cycles. In a topping cycle,
Efficiency and economics: CHP systems commonly achieve overall efficiencies of 60% to 90%, with electrical efficiencies
Applications include industrial facilities, institutions, hospitals, district heating, and remote or microgrid environments. Challenges include capital