Fuel cell micro CHP (µCHP) is an already available highly efficient distributed energy solution for heat and power generation near the point of consumption.
Small units are typically used for residential or small commercial buildings and are able to provide demand for heating, hot water and/or cooling in buildings while generating electricity to replace or complement electricity supplied by the grid. Compared to a state-of the art condensing boiler and grid power supply, fuel cell mCHP units can reduce CO2 emissions by at least 30 % and in some cases up to 80 %.