Cogeneration (Combined Heat and Power or CHP) is the simultaneous production of electricity and useful heat. In a regular power plant, the heat produced in the generation of electricity is lost, often through the chimneys. But in a cogeneration plant it is recovered.

Through the utilisation of the heat, cogeneration plants can achieve energy efficiency levels of around 90%. Cogeneration therefore offers energy savings ranging between 15-40% when compared against the supply of electricity and heat from conventional power stations and boilers.

The Benefits:

1. Increases in overall plant efficiency (over 85%).
2. Efficiency gains result in cost savings.
3. Lower greenhouse gas emissions. Distributed Generation as plants are installed close to heat and electricity consumers
4. Security of Supply: All-in-one energy system which is not as susceptible to outages or interruption associated with a local utility.
5. Small cogeneration facilities can also be an effective way to supply energy to remote areas without the need for expensive grid infrastructure.

Two types of system:

SCALABLE MODULAR SOLUTIONS, compact and dramatically reduces the system’s overall dimensions, since it houses all components within an easily accessible, ergonomic technological layout. It is well insulated, temperature-controlled, and soundproof system, to reduce losses and noise.

CENTRAL INSTALLATIONS WITH OPTIMAL CONFIGURATION, by integrating the energy industries already present or creating completely new technology layouts.

MDE provides turnkey EPC power plants, as project lead, or joint venture partner. Last cogeneration projects have been developed in Mexico in collaboration with a mexican and spanish partner.