Title:
Fit4Micro Solution for a microCHCP Hybrid Heating System Running on Biofuels
Author(s):
Delanaye, M., Rehman, D., Løkke, S., van de Beld, B., Korteweg, H., Tudoroiu, A., De Paepe, W., Gaitanis, A., Füldner, G., Velte-Schäfer, A., Harboe-Minwegen, S., Ramaswamy, S., Capaccioli, S., Grassi, A.
Document(s):
Paper
Abstract:
The main aim of the Horizon Europe Fit4Micro Project is to develop a micro-combined heat cooling and power (microCHCP) unit running on sustainable liquid biofuels. The application of this unit is foreseen at multi-family houses and at remote or off-grid locations. This technology will lead to very high electrical efficiencies (>40%) and a flexible heat/power ratio. Moreover, the usage of a truly advanced and RED III compliant biofuel will guarantee a high GHG emission reduction. The technology developed in Fit4Micro is based on a hybrid heating system. This flexible hybrid energy system is based on a double-shaft micro gas turbine (mGT) combined with a novel humidification unit, and will be able to provide renewable heating, cooling and power production, mainly for domestic usage. These systems have several advantages compared to pure electrically driven ones: they can supply heat at a similar temperature to gas or oil boilers, with little impact on efficiency. For this reason, they are particularly attractive in the retrofit market for hard-to-treat homes. The Fit4Micro solution contributes to make Europe the first enabled circular, climate-neutral and sustainable economy.
Keywords:
biofuel, biomass, cooling, microturbine, renewable energies, combined heat and power generation (CHP)
Topic:
Biomass, Bio-based Products and Bioenergy Integration
Subtopic:
Biomass integration into energy systems
Event:
34th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
3BO.12.4
Pages:
385 - 390
ISBN:
978-88-89407-27-1
Paper DOI:
10.5071/34thEUBCE2026-3BO.12.4
Price:
FREE
