Biomass CHP
What is Biomass CHP?
Biomass CHP (Combined Heat and Power) is an environmentally-friendly way of generating both heat and power.
Also referred to as cogeneration, Biomass CHP is an increasingly popular way for power plants to generate heat as a by-product of the energy which is produced. A simple analogy to use is to compare the process of Biomass CHP to that of a car engine in winter, which both powers the car and also keeps the interior warm by giving off heat.
How does Biomass CHP work?
Power plants give off heat which is created as a by-product of the electricity which they produce. This is usually released into the environment through cooling towers, flue gas, or by other means. Biomass CHP is a process which helps to capture this heat for use in domestic or industrial heating.
Where can Biomass CHP systems be used?
Biomass CHP systems are often found in large scale organisations which have large heating needs. Examples of places where one might find Biomass CHP systems are prisons, oil refineries, paper mills, wastewater treatment plants and industrial plants.
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