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Combined heat and power (CHP) fulfils a requirement for both electricity and heat. CHP systems can be of varying sizes, from larger scale, grid-connected power stations to micro-CHP systems designed for the needs of standalone buildings.
As the electricity is produced closer to the point of use, transmission losses are minimised, and excess generation can be sold to the national grid. Although involving a far greater capital investment than more simple wood heating systems, wood fired CHP is becoming a reality in the UK. In addition, novel gasification and pyrolysis technologies are now being employed at greater levels of efficiency, although commercially, both are largely untested. MWEN can offer advice on the suitability of proposed CHP projects and also help in sourcing investment funding for such schemes. The Energy Saving Trust's Community Energy Programme can also provide both development and capital funding.
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Marches Wood Energy Network Ltd This page last modified on 29-06-05 20:45 |
