Concept

Micro-cogeneration is decentralized-on site energy generation (combined heat and power production) through micro-turbines, fuel-cells, Stirling engines, small internal combustion engines and hybrid systems (e.g. micro-turbine/ fuel-cell) up to 150 kW, usually connected to low voltage grid.

The produced heat can also be changed into cold through absorption or adsorption chillers. The combined production of electricity, heat and cold is known by “trigeneration”. For small scale power systems, the common name is micro-trigeneration.

The on-site generation concept means that the energy is consumed where it is produced. On-site generation avoids distribution network losses.