Combined Heat and Power

CHP or Cogeneration is simply using one fuel source to meet multiple energy demands. A packaged Cogen unit uses a fuel-fired prime mover that drives an electrical generator, recovering the rejected heat through a very efficient process, in the form of hot water or steam that can be used for domestic hot water, heating, space cooling or industrial processes.

Micro turbines are the prime mover of choice and are an ideal solution for waste water treatment plants, dairies and bio-gas applications because of their ability to generate clean electricity from landfill and digester gas, and hot water to optimize digester efficiency.

The CHP Plant is modular in design. It is sized to meet the building’s thermal load so whenever the CHP System is operating, part of the facility’s electrical load is met by the CHP System, reducing electricity purchases from the utility. These Systems have an overall performance efficiency in excess of 80% by recovering and utilizing virtually all rejected heat and avoiding utility transmission and distribution losses. Prime mover and generator are housed in a weatherproof, sound attenuated enclosure for installation indoors or out. The system is quiet and sound levels do not exceed normal night time noise levels.

Economic benefits are greatly influenced by climate, with Hawaii’s moderate weather conditions providing the best performance for this technology. Applications for this system include hotels and resorts, nursing homes, hospitals, fitness clubs, dormitories, universities, residential buildings, recreation centers, commercial buildings, pools, waterparks and agricultural facilities, like MacNut and Coffee processors.