Trigeneration projects use combined heat and power engines to create heat and electricity with the option of converting heat to cooling using an absorption chiller. This makes a compelling business case as heat which is generated during the warmer summer months, and would normally be rejected, can be utilised to deliver cooling. In addition to the financial case, trigeneration schemes can deliver carbon reductions, especially as part of a “blended” solution where it is combined with other renewable technologies.
MediaCityUK Trigeneration Energy Centre
