Technical terms surrounding "Cogeneration (CHP)", explained and filterable.
On-site consumption of electricity produced by a cogeneration plant. It helps avoid purchase costs and taxes related to injection into the public grid.
Thermal energy produced during an industrial process or electricity production that is not initially utilized. Its recovery is a major lever for energy efficiency.
Simultaneous production of heat and electricity from the same primary energy source. In France, it allows optimizing the overall energy efficiency of an industrial or tertiary site.
Voluntary or forced reduction of electricity consumption or production on the grid at specific times. Operators can be paid to participate in curtailment programs.
Heading of the nomenclature for Installations Classified for Environmental Protection concerning energy production installations. It defines the regulatory framework and safety requirements for cogeneration sites.
Thermal machine converting the chemical energy of a gaseous fuel into mechanical then electrical energy. It is a standard technology for high-efficiency cogeneration.
Regulatory mechanism requiring electricity suppliers to purchase electricity produced by certain installations. It guarantees a fixed selling price for producers.
Lower Heating Value of the energy source used (e.g., natural gas). It represents the energy released by combustion minus the energy required to evaporate water.
Ratio between total energy produced (electrical + thermal) and primary energy consumed. It is significantly higher than electrical efficiency alone thanks to heat recovery.
Ratio between the recovered and useful heat and the energy contained in the fuel. It is significantly higher than electrical efficiency alone.
Ratio between the produced electrical power and the thermal power of the consumed fuel. It is generally lower than 40% for internal combustion engines.
Technical process consisting of capturing heat produced by exhaust gases or the cooling circuit. This heat is then used for industrial processes or heating.
Price set by regulators for injecting electricity produced by a cogeneration plant into the grid. It is often differentiated according to the energy source and installed capacity.
Public Electricity Network Usage Tariff. It corresponds to the costs of transporting and distributing electricity on the Mauritian grid.