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Seeing the benefits of flexible CHP solutions

10 May 2021

A new survey by Aggreko says that, post pandemic, the food sector is increasingly recognising the benefits and potential of combined heat and power technology. 

Over 90% of respondents to a questionnaire agreed that since 2020, they could see the potential of combined heat and power (CHP) in their businesses. All 200 manufacturing stakeholders surveyed went on to said that they intend to implement CHP solutions in their operations within an average of five months.

Aggreko has also recently published a guide on CHP and its use in the UK food and beverage manufacturing sectors. It discusses the UK’s energy shortfall and growing concerns for energy security in the food and beverage sector, and how CHP or ‘cogeneration’ could alleviate these issues and make manufacturing processes more efficient. It goes on to highlights how businesses could save 20% on their energy bills and improve the security of their energy supply with greater uptake of flexible CHP generation.

Cogeneration captures and uses the heat by-product created when generating electricity. This simultaneous process can reduce carbon emissions by up to 30% when compared to conventional generation that takes electricity from the grid to power a separate on-site furnaces or boilers. 

Unlike remote power stations, CHP systems are usually situated on-site or nearby, allowing users to make optimum use of ‘waste’ heat. This heat can then be directed for use in a wide range of industrial processes and can even be converted to support refrigeration. 

CHP improves sustainability and lowers energy bills, making it a champion technology for both businesses and environmental groups. Its ‘decentralised’ aspect also makes it an attractive option for those looking to stave off downtime as a result of domestic energy shortfalls – a problem that engineers predict will get progressively worse over the next decade.  

Matt Parker, head of temperature control at Aggreko, said: “The guide shows that virtually every manufacturer working in the food and beverage sector can benefit from the introduction of a CHP system and, in the right environment, the results are transformative. Our research has shown capex restrictions often deter businesses in this industry from exploring better energy infrastructure, yet this need not be the case. With strategic hire options this barrier is eliminated and helps put technology like CHP within reach.” 

To access this industry-specific guide go to: https://www.aggreko.com/en-solution/chp-report


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