Combined Heat and Power(CHP)

Facts to know when choosing your CHP system

 

  • Find our your Annual heat and power requirement
    CHP is ideal for buildings requiring heat and power together for more than 4,000 hours a year.
  • Know your electrical load profile
    It’s more important to understand the base load profile rather than the mean or peak. This will ensure that the system will run efficiently.
  • Know your heat demand in kW and degrees C
    CHP configures vary widely according to the amount of heat required – and the temperature it is required at. Some engine manufacturers will offer engines with much higher jacket heat recovery temperatures than others.
  • Know how much you currently pay for heat generation
    By knowing your current billing figures, you can produce a precise costs comparison demonstrating the potential savings to be made from each CHP system
  • If in doubt - go small
    A CHP that is too large for the application won’t save, whereas a CHP that is too small will, although slightly less than it otherwise would.
  • Understand lifecycle cost
    The cheapest CHP solution identified during the procurement process will not necessarily be the cheapest to run over a period of time.
  • Track record
    There are many existing CHP systems that under perform- so look for a supplier with a good track record.
  • Purchase an operations and maintenance service contract
    Buy an Operation and Maintenance contract at the same time as the installation; this will guarantee the systems performance.
  • Listen to the supplier
    Understand where money needs to be spent – and where to economise – to offer a product, which performs and is cost effective. Beware specifications prepared by anyone who does no own, operate or manage CHP’s.
  • Know which renewable grants and funds you can apply for.
    The viability of CHP can vary according to these payments. Please do not hesitate to contact us at CHPA. Alternatively, the Renewable Energy Associations website for information.

 

Questions and Answers

 

Will it produce electricity at all times?

 

No. The system will only operate when there is a requirement to heat water and the electricity generated will then be used within the property, or exported to the grid if not not needed.

 

Is it 100% Renewable?

 

No. The EC Power system can only function when connected to a three phase (400V) electrical supply.

 

 

Please feel free to get in contact with us by email or call 0845 189 9894 to discuss any of your requirements.