Cogeneration
Do you have a high demand for both electricity and heat? Take care of energy efficiency and the planet. See how cogeneration works.
Cogeneration is the production of heat and electricity in a single technological process. With cogeneration, less fuel is used to produce the same amount of electricity and heat than when they are produced separately. Depending on the actual heat demand, we select appropriate technological solutions: engine, HRSG (Heat Recovery Steam Generator), steam-turbine system, organic Rankine cycle (ORC) or cooperation with a cooling production system (trigeneration).
The electrical capacities range from several kW to 50 MW.
Benefits
Savings: you will reduce the costs associated with purchasing electricity and heat. You will notice the result right away, and the entire investment will pay for itself in about 5 years.
Security: greater cost stability and increased efficiency of electricity and heat supply.
The ecological solution: more efficient use of fuel will result in less CO2 being released into the atmosphere.
Heat source: gas cogeneration acts as a local heat source.
Subsidies: two support mechanisms are available starting in 2019:
- < 1 MWe: guaranteed bonus - ongoing recruitment
- ≥ 1 MWe: auction system - auctions held every quarter
Simple implementation: minimal intervention in the infrastructure on a plug-and-play basis, possibility of working for your own needs or selling energy to the network.
Selected projects
Siniat
Design, build and finance a 2.6 MWe cogeneration unit.
France
ArcelorMittal
Energy recovery for the benefit of the local community. Implement energy efficiency solutions to recover secondary energy from an industrial plant and reduce the negative environmental impact of district heat network operations.
France
Soleal - Bonduelle
Ensuring 100% steam availability for demand up to 15 t/h.
France