Trigeneration
Electricity, heat and cold produced in a single process? It's possible. Find out how it works and what benefits it brings.
Trigeneration is an extension of cogeneration technology to the production of cold. It involves the production of electricity, heat and chilled water for air conditioning or refrigeration in a single technological process, thanks to which we use less fuel than during their separate production.
Depending on actual demand, we select appropriate technological solutions, e.g., combining an engine with a heat pump.
Benefits
Savings: you will reduce the costs associated with purchasing electricity and refrigeration.
Security: greater cost stability and increased efficiency in the supply of electricity, heat, and cooling.
The ecological solution: more efficient use of fuel will result in less CO2 being released into the atmosphere. Trigeneration is also part of a pan-European strategy to reduce the use of coolants that are harmful to the environment, particularly to the ozone layer.
Reliability.
Subsidies: two support mechanisms are available starting in 2019:
- < 1 MWe: guaranteed bonus - ongoing recruitment
- ≥ 1 MWe: auction system - auctions held every quarter
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