Cogeneration Technologies

Combined heat and power brings about the need of the co-generation to meet the present demand of electricity. It also bridges the gap between supply and ever increasing demand of electrical energy and becoming self-reliant in terms of captive electrical power rather depends on the state grids. It also talks about the co-generation technology, benefits, applications and potential beneficiaries for the amateurs who are keen to implement this technology to meet their needs and serves nation as a whole by reducing the load on grids and reduction of CO2 emissions to protect the environment. However, in a changing scenario where renewable sources play an important role in energy supply, new approaches to energy efficiency looking to supply side may be very helpful on achieving a big amount of energy savings that can be added to those expected from demand side. This paper intends to propose a methodology for calculation and measurement of the overall energy efficiency for biomass cogeneration or combined heat and power plants. This paper intends to propose a methodology for calculation and measurement of the overall energy efficiency for biomass cogeneration or combined heat and power plants.