Seven things you need to know about Micro-CHP in Europe

In the past, Micro-CHP (5kWe and below) has been guilty of over-promising and under-delivering - not living up to the big opportunity many in the gas industry felt it offered. However, product choice in Europe has been steadily increasing over the last three years and some major global brands are now committing themselves to bringing micro-CHP product to market. The gas industry is showing some signs of the type of engagement needed to drive the European micro-CHP market towards success, but these examples are still limited to a handful of companies and countries. Gas industry involvement and support will be key if the technology is to achieve its full potential in a region containing 740 million people and 190 million buildings. New business models are also being proposed for capturing additional value from micro-CHP – leading to increasing interest in what ultimately remains an industry defined by much uncertainty. For those wanting to consider where the value could be for them, here are seven things you should know about Micro-CHP in Europe.