CHP typically uses natural gas to generate electricity and heat at the same time. The electricity can be used on site via a private wire or exported to the grid. The heat produced is captured and used to provide heating and hot water to nearby buildings through insulated district heating pipework, before returning to the energy centre to be reheated. By making use of heat that would otherwise be wasted, CHP can improve energy efficiency by around 40–45% when the heat is well utilised.
Discover the key benefits of CHP technology
Analysis
We can undertake accurate electrical and thermal demand analysis to predict a building or heat networks energy and heat usage, from CIBSE benchmarks and our database of customer energy usage. Our designers then size the engine and, if required, can specify additional plant such as back up boilers and thermal stores.
Heat networks
Designing in accordance with the CIBSE/ADE Heat Network Code of Practice, we take a whole-life approach to heat network design, considering existing infrastructure, such as CHP, as well as future energy needs. Using specialist 3D modelling, we plan how new systems will work alongside existing utilities, helping create an efficient and reliable, long term solution.
