cogEneration
Cogeneration is defined as the combined production of thermal and mechanical energy from a single fuel. It is used in different areas, from alternator driving systems, electricity production and hot water or steam production, to simultaneous heat, power and coldness production for trigeneration.Cogeneration plants: single gas-powered units from 0.5 to 6 MW
A complete cogeneration offer
We have the knowledge and the technical skills required to manage your cogeneration project from start to finish and to guarantee its reliability and its safety through a complete service level agreement, throughout the useful life of your installation.
Principles of cogeneration
Cogeneration is defined as the combined production of thermal and mechanical energy from a single fuel. Mechanical energy is mostly used to drive an alternator and produce electricity. Thermal energy is used to produce hot water or steam. In some applications, cogeneration enables the simultaneous production of power, heat and coldness. It is then called 'trigeneration'.
Why choose cogeneration?
A cogeneration plant produces simultaneous electrical and thermal kWh with a greater output than that of separate electricity and heat production plants. It enables you to:
- save from 10 to 20 % primary energy,
- save on your energy bills,
- replace and obtain a more reliable electricity supply,
- optimize a replacement or refurbished steam plant,
- reduce emissions by replacing traditional fuels with natural gas.
applications
Cogeneration plants are mainly used in the following applications:
- the tertiary sector: hospitals, clinics, airports, offices, etc.,
- the public sector and heat production networks,
- industries using hot water, steam and hot air,
- greenhouses.
