Blog Viewer

Malaysia’s quest for renewable energy requires a rethink — Pankaj Kumar

By District Energy posted 05-30-2023 17:09

  

Malaymail

Summary

Yes, sustainable energy is possible. However, the technology available today has not provided for a truly sustainable, green and clean energy solution and it may still be a long way before such technology is available for deployment.

Hence, in the journey towards embracing sustainable energy, we should be looking at technologies that maximises efficiencies while minimises impact on the environment in a holistic perspective. The introduction of advanced technologies like Combined Energy Generation (Cogeneration) and Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) may unlock new levels of efficiencies in energy generation.

Cogeneration is the use of a heat engine to generate electricity and heat at the same time. Normally, heat that is the by-product of electricity generation are often wasted or unused. Cogeneration plants recover otherwise wasted thermal energy from electricity generation for heating, known as combined heat and power district heating. The technology also allows the by-product heat to be used in absorption refrigerators for cooling.

The technology benefits both consumers and society in terms of increased energy efficiency, as it is 40 per cent more efficient than the separate generation of heat and power, lower emissions and reduced energy costs. Cogeneration systems can also run on any renewable fuel.

Continue Reading


#News


#CHP
0 comments
2 views

Permalink