Allied - On-Site Cogeneration Systems- Brochure

Cogeneration is a variation of distributed generation, but it is an often misused and misunderstood term.  A common thought is that cogeneration means running a generator in parallel with the utility grid, or "co-generating".  While this is often done, this is not the meaning of the term. Cogeneration is simply using one energy source to produce two separate forms of energy.  Cogeneration is also known as combined heat and power (CHOP).  In a correctly designed application, one of these forms of energy may be considered "free", since it is a by-product of the production of the primary energy form.  Cogeneration is a method by which an energy user can control and reduce energy costs by utilizing the heat that would normally be wasted and use some or all of it for the thermal requirements of a facility. Modular Design for 60 kW to 3,000 kW