Combined heat and power generation in buildings

The basic advantages of combined heat and power (CHP) generation, or cogeneration, are undisputed and in recent years have given rise to enormous interest in this method of meeting thermal and electrical demand in buildings. These advantages include: ? energy savings (resource-efficient) ? greater environmental compatibility (lower emissions) ? capability of using modern, cleaner technologies (fuel cells, gasification technology) ? decentralised generation of power and greater security of supply (capability of linking up individual units into a virtual power station) ? sustainable (use of renewable energy sources)