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U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today applauded the commissioning of a combined heat and power (CHP) fuel cell system at Portland Community College in Oregon. The CHP fuel cell system will help Portland Community College save on its energy bills and help achieve its energy efficiency and sustainability goals. Students at the College will also learn about the fuel cell technology used in the project as part of a comprehensive alternative energy curriculum offered by the school.
Portland Community College Celebrates Commissioning of Combined Heat and Power Fuel Cell System
Seeded on Thu Oct 6, 2011 12:05 PM EDT
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"The benefits of a combined heat and power fuel cell system, coupled with the educational benefits of a living laboratory, not only advance clean energy technology, but help ensure that our nation remains competitive in the workforce of tomorrow," said Secretary Chu. "Giving students hands-on, real-world experience working with clean energy technologies is critical to developing the skilled workforce we need to power our clean energy future."
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#1 - Thu Oct 6, 2011 12:06 PM EDTThere is a high overall efficiency in a combined heat and power system . That is true no matter what the source of energy is . I've read about systems which use a gasoline engine generator . They transfer the "waste heat" to heat the building . It's a great concept .
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