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Follow The Money: Microgrid Chp
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Jul 23 2016 02:00 AM | eds in Economy & Politics
It can be difficult for microgrids to compete on cost alone,
. . . if they provide only electricity.
However, when combined heat and power (CHP) is added to the equation,
. . . microgrids become more competitive,
. . . based on economics alone.
Example: The USA Northeast,
. . . has run short on natural gas,
. . . because of pipeline constraints during recent winters.
The electric system,
. . . has teetered close to outages because of the shortages.
Trains lacked room to take non-renewables deliveries,
. . . as other commodities competed for space.
With demand great, and supply low, in winter 2013/14, fuel prices spiked,
. . . which translated into hikes as high as 38%.
7-22-2016 Source: Follow the Money: Microgrid CHP
. . . if they provide only electricity.
However, when combined heat and power (CHP) is added to the equation,
. . . microgrids become more competitive,
. . . based on economics alone.
Example: The USA Northeast,
. . . has run short on natural gas,
. . . because of pipeline constraints during recent winters.
The electric system,
. . . has teetered close to outages because of the shortages.
Trains lacked room to take non-renewables deliveries,
. . . as other commodities competed for space.
With demand great, and supply low, in winter 2013/14, fuel prices spiked,
. . . which translated into hikes as high as 38%.
7-22-2016 Source: Follow the Money: Microgrid CHP
