Independence from energy suppliers: Power plants for industrial companies

What is the significance of decentralized power supply for industrial companies?

Industrial companies use power generation systems such as combined heat and power (CHP) plants or cogeneration systems (KWK) to generate electricity, heat, or cooling, depending on the company's needs. The generated electricity is used to supply production facilities, lighting, office buildings, and other electrical consumers. The waste heat produced is efficiently utilized to generate heat for process heating, steam production, space heating, or air conditioning. In some cases, the waste heat can also be used for cooling, either directly or through absorption chillers.

If needed, excess electricity can be fed into the public grid to generate an additional source of income. If the company's energy demand exceeds local generation, additional electricity can be sourced from the public grid.

Decentralized energy generation is used in many industrial sectors

Food and beverage industry: Power generation systems are crucial for providing heat and electricity for production processes and maintaining the cold chain. Emergency power systems ensure operational continuity and secure product quality during power outages.

Paper mills: Combined heat and power (CHP) plants not only provide electricity for machines but also utilize waste heat for drying paper. This improves energy efficiency and reduces production costs.

Automotive industry: In this sector, waste heat is used, for example, for paint drying or heating purposes. Emergency power systems ensure continuous production, such as operating assembly lines during power outages.

Chemical and pharmaceutical industry: Chemical and pharmaceutical companies use the generated heat for process heating, steam generation, air conditioning, and to maintain the cold chain in laboratories or storage facilities. The generated electricity is used for operating machines, lighting, and other electrical consumers.

Plastic processing: Simultaneously generating electricity and heat is beneficial for the energy-intensive processes in plastic processing. The generated heat can be used for mold heating, drying processes, heating production halls, or air conditioning.

Mechanical engineering: The generated heat can be used for heating production facilities, drying processes, or steam generation. The generated electricity powers machines, lighting, and other electrical consumers.