Cogeneration is a Combined Heat and Power (CHP). CHP means that the heat and the energy are produced simultaneously. Owing to cogeneration systems, natural gas, biomass and biogas can be used as a fuel to produce high efficient electricity and heat. Hot water, vapour and electricity can be produced simultaneously in this system. Furthermore, people do not have to pay their electricity, natural gas and coal bills separately. The system efficiency of the thermal power stations is around 30% - 40%. However, The system efficiency of cogeneration system is around 80% - 90%. Cogeneration systems are the most efficient way of converting from fuel to electricity and heat. Thanks to these systems the cost of energy production can be decreased by 40%. In addition to that, In these systems; poor quality of electricity, sudden voltage drop and power cut can be prevented except in cases of breakdown.
Advantages
·Environmentally friendly systems with low carbon emissions and high efficiency rate.
·The system does not cause the noise nuisance. Therefore, it can be used in residential and trading area.
·This system can work without connecting to the grid. Furthermore, It can work parallel to the grid or as an auxiliary power.
·Cogeneration systems are continuous, reliable. Moreover, These systems has low operation cost.