CHP and Micro Grids
CHP works in coordination with Micro Grids- a small-scale power network that can operate independently or collaboratively with the main power grid and with other small power grids.
Typical micro grids use multiple sources of power including renewables, high efficiency fossil fuel generators combined with Energy Storage Systems (ESS) locally to deliver dependable, low cost resilient energy. The practice of using microgrids is known as distributed, dispersed, decentralized, district or embedded energy production.
CHP Can:
- Increase energy efficiency
- Reduce air pollutant emissions
- Reduce site energy costs
- Enhance site energy reliability
- Delay need for new T&D
- Infrastructure
- Use clean domestic energy sources (natural gas, biomass, and biogas)