Competitor Profiles: MicroCHP

Research Reports International's Competitor Profiles: MicroCHP report (published in April 2009) is an overview of manufacturer's efforts to develop and commercialize MicroCHP units.

Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems recover heat that normally would be wasted in an electric generator and use it to provide steam, hot water, or space heating. This decreases the amount of fuel used, increasing efficiency and reducing emissions. MicroCHP systems are small-scale CHP units which provide electricity and heat for residential and small commercial customers. They are located directly on the customer's property, essentially acting as distributed generation devices which can be interconnected to the grid and sell excess energy through net metering. Generally, the technologies generate electricity while the waste heat is used to provide useful space and water heating. However, some systems utilize the heat produced by a boiler or furnace for conventional heating needs, to produce electricity.

This report provides readers with a look at the major players in the MicroCHP market space. It profiles 20 key competitors providing information on the company, its microCHP products, target markets, key alliances, and key installations. It serves as a valuable resource for those wishing to track MicroCHP development or compare activities across companies.