Assumption 8: Increased importance of small-scale power plants and micro-cogeneration units
In addition to electricity production from large-scale power plants and using renewable energies, producing electricity and heat with small plants such as fuel cells is gaining in importance. It will be possible to use hydrogen for electricity storage after 2030 with the help of regenerative energy sources such as wind. The natural gas network could also be used to transport hydrogen in the future
In order to derive the optimum benefit from micro-cogeneration plants and to isolate heat and electricity production to the greatest extent possible, it is necessary to be able to store the heat produced. These storage systems need to be developed further and advanced to a marketable state. Micro-cogeneration units are an especially attractive energy source for currently existing buildings which can not be thermally insulated to meet low-energy standard, such as old buildings. There are already several suitable technologies available for this purpose. Fuel cell technology also appears promising.
More information on Bullensee Assumption 8 is available in the booklet "Further considerations on distributed micro-CHP". Alternatively, you can make use of our service and order a printed copy. Document available in German language.