To choose the right PowerLink CHP unit, you must balance your facility’s constant demand for both electricity and thermal energy to ensure maximum return on investment.
A CHP unit should be sized based on your base thermal load rather than peak electrical demand. Analyse your year-round requirement for hot water or steam.
Identify the minimum amount of electricity your facility uses 24/7. Sizing the unit to meet this base load ensures the machine runs continuously at high efficiency, which is more cost-effective than frequent start-stop cycles.
Consider your fuel choice:
Natural gas: best for urban commercial buildings like hotels and hospitals.
Biogas: ideal for farms or wastewater plants where “free” fuel is generated on-site, significantly shortening the payback period.