Beschreibung
The introduction of micro CHP - the simultaneous production of heat and power in a single building based on small energy conversion units such as Stirling and reciprocating engines or fuel cells - is of increasing political and public interest. This book introduces into micro CHP systems and technologies, and presents the results of the first such investigation carried out by four German research bodies.
Autorenporträt
Inhaltsangabe1. Micro Cogeneration Technology;- 2. Dynamics of Socio-Technical Change: Micro Cogeneration in Energy System Transformation Scenarios;- 3. The Future Heating Market and the Potential for Micro Cogeneration;- 4. Economics of Micro Cogeneration;- 5. Environmental Impacts of Micro Cogeneration;- 6. From Consumers to Operators: the Role of Micro Cogeneration Users;- 7. Micro Cogeneration - Setting of an Emerging Market;- 8. Institutional Framework and Innovation Policy for Micro Cogeneration in Germany;- 9. Embedding Micro Cogeneration in the Energy Supply System;- 10. The Micro Cogeneration Operator: A Report from Practical Experiences;- 11. Micro Cogeneration ín North America;- 12. Micro Cogeneration in Britain;- 13. Micro Cogneration in Japan.