euroheat & power why is there not more combined heat and power?

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Why is there not more combined heat and power?

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Why do we accept that the average power plant wastes 60% of the energy content of the fuel?

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European heat market

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Economics of CHP

Competitive heat price+ credit for CO2 savings or- extra CO2 costs?- cost for infrastructure = Contribution heat

E-price spot market+ avoided network fee?- cost for production= Electricity credit

Power market Heat market

Profit / Loss

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Needs

• good understanding of the dynamics of heating and cooling markets

• comprehensive policy approach (no isolated view on demand or supply side – buildings regulations, white certificates)

• internalisation of external costs (waste of energy, CO2) to enable investment in grid infrastructure

• long-term commitment for climate policies

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Emissions trading

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Conclusion

• No investment in larger combined heat and power plants without heat load (grid)

• No combined heat and power without policies addressing the heat market

• More energy efficiency = lower impact of fuel costs on prices = more competitiveness

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Euroheat & Power:32 countries, 21 national associations

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