Imagine a small, quiet power plant for your home that runs on recycled organic waste instead of gas. It doesn't just make electricity; it also provides heating and cooling by combining a tiny turbine with a smart water-based system. It's like having a versatile energy hub that works even if you are far away from the main power grid.
EU buildings rely heavily on fossil fuels for heating and cooling, but transitioning is hard due to diverse seasonal demands and remote locations. Current off-grid solutions often lack efficiency and flexibility.
A hybrid microCHP unit featuring a double shaft micro gas turbine, a humidification unit, and a flameless combustor. It includes a smart control system and a process for producing hydrotreated pyrolysis oil (HPO) from waste.
If you are a developer dealing with high heating costs in remote housing — this project developed a hybrid microCHP unit that provides renewable heating, cooling, and power. It uses liquid biofuels from waste to ensure energy independence and low noise for residents.
If you are a factory manager dealing with expensive industrial cooling — this project developed a system integrated with an adsorption chiller and micro turbine. It allows for flexible heat-to-power ratios to match specific industrial process needs.
If you are a waste processor dealing with biomass residues and organic waste — this project developed a method to create hydrotreated pyrolysis oil (HPO). This turns low-value bark and straw into a high-value fuel for high-efficiency turbines.
Based on available project data, specific price points are not listed, but the project aims to lower fuel costs by using biomass residues as the primary feedstock.
Yes, the system is designed for applications ranging from multi-family houses to non-residential buildings and industrial facilities requiring cooling.
Based on available project data, the project is currently in the research and development phase (signed 2022-2026), and specific licensing terms are not yet disclosed.
Yes, the system uses RED2 compliant biofuels and a flameless combustor to ensure high GHG emission reductions and low NOx standards.
The unit integrates with compression heat pumps, adsorption chillers, and solar PV systems via a DC power system to avoid transmission losses.
The consortium is strongly geared toward commercialization with a 44% industry ratio, including 4 SMEs. With 9 partners across 5 European countries (BE, DE, DK, IT, NL), the group balances academic research (2 universities, 2 research centers) with practical industrial application, led by an SME coordinator (MITIS).
Contact MITIS in Belgium for partnership opportunities regarding micro gas turbine integration.
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