What a CHP System Produces
CHP is unique among electricity-producing technologies and methods because it generates more than one output. For most industrial applications, the thermal energy produced by the systems is the most valued output; electricity is considered a secondary, yet beneficial, by-product. CHP systems can provide the following products:
- Electricity
- Direct mechanical drive
- Steam or hot water
- Process heating
- Cooling and refrigeration
- Dehumidification