What is Cogeneration?

Cogeneration is a system in which electricity and heat energy are produced simultaneously. This system, which enables electricity and heat energy to be produced where it is consumed, returns the thermal energy that emerges while electricity is produced to the system and provides energy savings. In addition, by making production at the consumption point, the losses that occur while transmitting energy are minimized. Thus, electricity can be produced, buildings can be heated, and hot water needs can be met with a single system. The thermal energy produced by cogeneration can also be utilized in industrial facilities and the service sector and in other places where heat is used (steam, hot oil, etc.). Another name for cogeneration is "combined heat-power generation technology". The word cogeneration has entered our language from English. It means that the needed electricity and heating energy is produced from a single source. So what kind of benefits does Cogeneration bring to your business?

What are the Benefits of Cogeneration Systems?

Electricity and heat energy is lost from the centers where it is produced until it reaches the places where it will be consumed. Cogeneration systems, on the other hand, produce electricity and heat where they are consumed, minimizing transmission and distribution losses. It not only prevents energy loss in distribution and transmission systems, but also eliminates the need for additional investment in transmission and distribution systems. Moreover, cogeneration systems enable high efficiency production as they enable the conversion of waste heat into usable energy.

Cogeneration also meets the electricity and heat needs from a single source (natural gas) and ensures efficient and highly economical use of energy. It not only helps to prevent environmental pollution by reducing the carbon footprint of the facilities, but also reduces the external dependence of the facilities in energy supply. Fossil fuels used for energy production in our world are getting more expensive day by day. Cogeneration systems both provide savings and contribute to the environment by ensuring that energy is used with maximum efficiency.
Unlike cogeneration, when a cooling unit is added to the systems, it is called Trigeneration. In short, it is the conversion of the generated heat and its use for cooling needs.