Micro Combined Heat And Power System
One of the Most Efficient Methods of Energy Generation
2009-Feb-03
The micro-CHP is an innovative power and heating system for single and multi-family homes. It is also one of the most efficient methods of energy generation: the fuel is transformed into both electrical energy and heat – usually in the form of steam and hot water. Consequently, more than 90 percent of the energy contained in the fuel is utilized – in comparison with just 38 percent for electrical generation by a power station.
Not only can the micro-CHP supply a four-person household with its heat, it is also able to meet two-thirds of its electricity requirements. Excess electricity generated is supplied to the public power grid. Siemens Building Technologies developed all the control electronics for this novel heating system and is working with manufacturers of condensing boilers such as Viessmann, Vaillant, Remeha B.V. and the Baxi Group.
Reference Number: PN 2009.01
