Epilogue

R. Beith,     Beith & Associates, UK

Some closing comments are necessary to try and summarise, from the book's contents, how small- and micro-CHP systems are currently positioned in the energy scene and to anticipate how they could develop in the future.

I think the first point to make is that it is clearly demonstrated from the 18 chapters that there are a wide range of applications and equally a wide choice of technologies to fulfil the services needed. Each technology has specific characteristics which best suit certain duty requirements. It may be helpful if I present an outline of the market and technology as I see it.

Review of micro combined heat and power (CHP)

Looking first at the micro-chp scene and the Stirling cycle, ...

Get Small and Micro Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Systems now with the O’Reilly learning platform.

O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.