What is Cogeneration?
Cogeneration is the system in which electricity and heat energy are generated simultaneously. This system, which enables electricity and heat energy to be generated at the location of consumption, restores the thermal energy generated during electricity generation to the system and enables savings from energy. Moreover, generating at the location of consumption minimises the losses during energy transmission. Thus, electricity can be generated through a single system, buildings can be heated, and hot water requirements can be met. Thermal energy generated by cogeneration can also be used in industrial facilities and service sector where heat is required (steam, hot oil, etc.).
Cogeneration is also called ‘combined heat and power generation’ technology. The term ‘cogeneration’ is derived from ‘combined generation’. It refers to as the generation of electricity and heating energy required from a single source.
