Combined Heat And Power Solutions

Lots of businesses, across a wide range of different industries, are now turning to combined heat and power (CHP) solutions for both greater energy efficiency and to reduce overall costs.

The type of CHP unit you require would depend on the specific needs of your business and the energy efficiency goals you’ve set. The shrewd move is to first engage with a specialist CHP energy consultant who can identify the right systems and guide you through the implementation process.

Why your business needs a combined heat and power solution

By using just a single fuel source for an engine to function, combined heat and power – also known as cogeneration – provides your business with a continuous flow of electricity, whilst at the same time, creating enough heat from within the unit to be circulated around the premises.

The need for businesses – whether large or small – to seek ways they can cut costs, whilst still operating at full capacity has never been more apparent than now amidst the current economic turmoil and rising energy prices. A CHP unit offers a tangible energy efficient solution to this conundrum.

Your CHP consultant will be able to provide a more in-depth explanation of exactly how these systems operate, including an outline of the array of different types of fuels that can be used to generate the unit and the costs involved.

Advantages of using a combined heat and power system

Increasing energy efficiency at a reduced cost are the two key factors that draw businesses to considering CHP, but how does this actually look in practice?

Here are some of the main benefits of switching to a CHP system:

• Expected energy cost savings of up to 40% versus standard dual electricity and heat solutions
• Energy efficiency ratings of between 70%-80%
• Ability for a CHP engine to harness the heat generated rather than losing it in the atmosphere
• Complete payback on initial investment could be reached within 2-3 years
• CHP engine units can be part-powered using hydrogen (20%-25%), assisting with your business’ drive towards its carbon neutral target
• Less reliance on the energy grid due to on-site generation
• Available for both single or multi-site operations so perfectly suited as an energy solution across an array of different industries –
  • Restaurants and entertainment businesses
  • Hospitals
  • Large manufacturing sites
  • Hospitality

How to find the right combined heat and power solution for your business

In order to commence moving towards greater energy efficiency you’ll need some guidance from an industry expert. This is where we can help! The CHP specialists we work with can provide you with assistance all along this journey. More specifically:

• Providing an initial consultation so you can delve deeper into why CHP is the right direction for you to take and how it will work
• Scope out the implementation process from start to finish
• Test the correct systems for your business
• Once deployed, help you work out an ongoing operation and maintenance schedule

To understand more about how a combined heat and power system could be the right solution for your business’ energy needs, get in touch