Why would an operator choose to use cogeneration? There are a number of reasons why this option may be considered. These advantages can be summarised under three categories: economic, environmental and security of supply.

Chapter Contents:

• 3.1 Economic benefits
• 3.2 Environmental benefits
• 3.3 Security benefits
• 3.4 Side-effect benefits
• 3.5 Trigeneration
• 3.6 Round-up

Inspec keywords: power system security; environmental factors; power generation economics; cogeneration

Other keywords: cogeneration; economic benefits; environmental benefits; supply security

Subjects: Thermal power stations and plants