Cogeneration

Deutsch: Kraft-Wärme-Kopplung / Español: Cogeneración / Português: Cogeração / Français: CogénéRation / Italiano: Cogenerazione /

A Cogeneration is the consecutive generation of useful thermal and electric Energy from the same Fuel source.

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A Cogeneration is the generation of electricity and the capture and use of otherwise wasted heat energy byproducts. Cogeneration is also referred to as a combined heat and power (CHP) system.

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A Cogeneration is Production of two useful forms of energy such as high-temperature heat and electricity from the same process. For example, while boiling water to generate electricity, the leftover steam can be sold for industrial processes or space heating.