Saving energy is more than just about saving money – it’s about saving the environment. We at Cemcorp believe in cogeneration, which is clean power’s unsung hero. Also known as combined heat and power (CHP), cogeneration refers to a group of proven technologies that operate together for the concurrent generation of electricity and useful heat in a process that is generally much more energy-efficient than when electricity and useful heat are produced separately. When companies like yours buy hydropower, there is a lot of waste. With the cost of electricity increasing, cogeneration is a great option, because some of the wasted energy can be harvested and used for other purposes, such as space heating and cooling, water heating, and industrial process heat.
One of the most common, and most energy efficient types of cogeneration is condensing steam turbine engines. They are the best for industrial and manufacturing systems because of their large capacity, and are being used all over Canada. Although the most widely known area for using cogeneration is in the industrial sector, the technology is also being used and available on a smaller-scale in residential and commercial facilities.
Don’t just take our word for it. Here are some of the benefits to cogeneration:
1. Reduce air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions by requiring less fuel inputs
2. Reduce energy waste, thereby increasing efficiency levels
3. Reduce energy costs
4. Reduce releases of ozone depleting chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) from air conditioning units
5. Reduce dependence on the grid
6. Provide for power when the grid is down
7. Enhance operational efficiency to lower overhead costs
8. Replace aging infrastructure to sustain the life of your business
9. Reduce dependency on non-renewable fossil fuels
Still not convinced that cogeneration is right for your business? We can conduct a study of your process, including a cost-benefit analysis, and give you advice on what your best options are. We can also advise you on what energies are available, and how you can convert them to electrical power. Cogeneration is being used all over the world, particularly in data centres, hospitals, universities and industrial operations, will your company be next to get on board?
