What is CHP technology?

A suite of technologies that can use a variety of fuels to generate electricity or power at the point of use, allowing the heat that would normally be lost in the power generation process to be recovered to provide needed heating and/or cooling. CHP technology can be deployed quickly, cost-effectively, and with few geographic limitations.

What is combined heat and power (CHP)?

Combined heat and power (CHP) is an energy-efficient single fuel method of power generation. Learn more about GE's cogeneration turbines and technology. NEW! Have you tried our CHP savings calculator? Just a few pieces of information can uncover how efficient, sustainable energy generation can work for you.

What is a CHP power plant?

A CHP power plant is a decentralized, energy-efficient method of heat and electricity production. CHP plants can be located in an individual building or facility, or they can produce energy for a district or a utility. In CHP, a fuel is used to drive the prime mover to generate electricity and produce heat.

How efficient is a CHP system?

CHP systems are highly efficient, making use of the heat which would otherwise be wasted when generating electrical or mechanical power. This allows heat requirements to be met that would otherwise require additional fuel to be burnt.