Simon Minett installed a small cogeneration unit in his home in Belgium five years ago to save energy. Since then, Simon saw both his energy bills and carbon footprint going down.
Simon Minett chose a Remeha eVita stirling engine as the cogeneration unit for heating and powering his home. Whenever there is a need for heat, his unit delivers the required energy. The installation also comprises thermal storage for both the domestic hot water and spacing heating circuits so it can run in a steady state manner. “As the house is a 1960s vintage and hard to heat, despite efforts to improve its energy efficiency, a cogeneration unit was my best option in terms of saving energy and reducing my carbon footprint in a cost-effective way”, says Simon. “Since I have my cogeneration unit at home, I purchase 82% less electricity from the grid, resulting in annual savings of around 1,000 euro. Moreover, I save now around 2,875 kg CO2 per year. A great improvement! I believe that small cogeneration units are the way forward for domestic heating. They run quietly and require no more maintenance than a regular boiler”, according to Simon.
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2,875 kg of CO2 avoided per year |
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Around 1,000 euro saved per year |