Solution
The Power of Cogeneration
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On-Site Heat and Power
Combined heat and power (CHP) not only generates electricity — it also uses waste heat to provide heating and cooling. Developed in the late 1800s, cogeneration technology offers a high level of efficiency, lowering a facility’s emissions by 20-60%.
CHP Systems
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Cover Thermal Loads
Sites with high thermal loads or high-heat processes are particularly good candidates for CHP.
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Resiliency
CHP helps ensure resiliency during outages by utilizing natural gas supplied through underground pipelines.
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Improve Efficiency
Cogeneration is 60-80% efficient, more than twice the efficiency of a utility power plant.
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Phase Out Boilers
Installing a CHP-based microgrid gives facilities a chance to replace inefficient equipment and potentially phase out existing boiler usage.
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Adaptability
A cogeneration microgrid that uses natural gas today can start integrating biogas or hydrogen with minimal adjustments.
Why Unison Energy
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Sustainability
Our cogeneration-based microgrids offer our clients 20-60% carbon reductions by producing both electricity and thermal energy.
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Savings
A cogeneration system can cut utility bills 5-20% starting in year one.
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Resiliency
Our CHP microgrids can operate in island mode for days to power through outages, including during extreme weather events.
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Energy as a Service
We assume the high upfront costs of a CHP system, handle ongoing operations, and can retrofit our systems to use alternative fuels as they become available.
Insights
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Microgrid Heat Recovery Options
Cogeneration or Backup Generation – Which Is Right for Your Facility?
How Cogeneration Enhances Your Sustainability Program