Thus we connect — read only
The value comes fromModbus TCP · Plant PLC · M-Bus (meters)of the plant —read, not controlled. Everything isin the housecalculated, nothing leaves the house. No obligation to disclose operational data.
Your own LLM for CHP — offline
Questions in plain language, answered byYour own installation data— local, no cloud. The AI runs internally; the installation remains yours.
Regulatory framework:VDI 4680 (CHP assessment) · AGFW FW 308 (heating network)
Associated causal chains
This component is part ofInstallation causal chains— from cause to effect (gas quality → engine → exhaust gas → heat → efficiency). The AI reads the entire chain, not just the individual value.
Link with the entire installation
A CHP unit is never alone: electricity, heat and gas are linked, and with PV and battery storage, it becomes a system. The AI calculates the entire installation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if the heat is not purchased?
Surplus heat must be discharged via the auxiliary cooler, which reduces the eligible efficiency and thus eligibility for subsidies.
Why is a calibrated heat quantity meter mandatory?
The meter serves as legal proof of the amount actually used in order to calculate primary energy savings.
From when is an installation considered a CHP plant?
An installation is only considered CHP if it produces heat and electricity simultaneously and meets the efficiency requirements required by law.
How does the auxiliary cooler affect efficiency?
The operation of the auxiliary cooler reduces thermal efficiency, as the energy is not injected into the heating network.
Why is the inlet temperature important?
The inlet temperature, combined with the volumetric flow rate, determines the amount of heat delivered and influences the efficiency of the CHP process.
What role does efficiency play in the context of subsidies?
Only installations that achieve a minimum efficiency defined through efficient use of heat are eligible for subsidies.