Combined Heat and Power Focus

DECC's Free resource supporting the development of CHP

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CHP Technology

schematic showing the configuration of a packaged CHP system

The packaged CHP technology section covers several areas, including the fuels available for use, the main plant components and how they interface with existing utilities.In addition alternative uses for heat such as absorption cooling are discussed. Issues related to the monitoring and control of a CHP for effiecent operation and maintenance are discussed.

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UK Heatmap

The UK Heat Map

The UK heat map has been developed as a tool aimed at assisting power station developers consider the opportunities for combined heat and power (CHP) as required under planning policy. However it can also be used by both small and large organisations to help identify the locations where CHP, renewable heat plants and district heating would have the greatest technical and economic potential, and therefore the largest positive environmental impact.

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