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The
next major development in the cogeneration market will be the
commercialisation of micro-cogeneration systems (app. 20 kWe and
smaller). This small-scale cogeneration trend is largely due to
the emergence of very small gas engines, stirling engines and
fuel cells. Their target markets will include individual houses,
small groups of houses, small hotels and retail establishments.
The potential for this technology is vast. Some important questions
need to be resolved if this technology is to reach the market
and fulfil its potential. This Working Group aims to
- create
awareness of micro-CHP as an ecologically and economically efficient
technology, and actively develop the market for micro-CHP;
- assess
environmental aspects of micro-CHP and its contribution to sustainable
development;
- provide
a forum to present and evaluate new micro-CHP technologies,
including fuel cells, Stirling engines, Rankine cycle engines
and non-gas applications
- exchange
knowledge and experiences with micro-CHP applications in individual
countries and regions;
- monitor
regulatory developments relevant to micro-CHP at EU and Member
State levels;
- work
on the electrical grid interface requirements and technologies
for micro-CHP units;
- develop
lobbying positions of COGEN Europe.
Contact
at COGEN Europe: Thomas
Bouquet
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ABB
Distributed Energy
BG Microgen
Cogen Projects
Cogensud & Institut Wallon
E Source
EA Technology
OMV Cogeneration GmbH
Energy for Sustainable Development (ESD)
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EuMIGT
Gastec Certification
GTI Energy Solutions
Scambia Industrial developments AG
Senertec
TEDOM
UCL-TERM
Vaillant
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