Overview:

Compact household cogeneration system is a high-efficiency energy supply system for homes that generates electricity with a natural gas engine and utilizes the exhaust heat to supply hot water.

Product Description:

Honda has combined the world's smallest GE160EV natural gas engine utilizing a clean energy technology and long-life engine technology in a compact power generation system with an efficient cogeneration layout suitable for installation in homes. This household cogeneration unit has been installed in approximately 30,000 households (as of May 2006). It achieves a high total energy efficiency with a power generation output of 1kW, and thermal output of 3.25kW, and reduces CO2 emissions in combination with the hot-water supply and heating unit that utilizes exhaust heat, making it a very environmentally friendly household cogeneration system.

 

Country of Origin

Japan

ecospecifier Issues of Concern / Red Lights

None

Assessment Comparison

Conventional Hot Water Heating System + Thermal Power Generation

Availability:

UAE, Dubai

Other information:

Information last verified on 06/04/2010.

Assessment Criteria Satisfied

ENERGY/GREENHOUSE

Potential less GHG/ODP down stream

RESOURCE DEPLETION & EFFICIENCY

Reuse potential

HUMAN HEALTH

Low/reduced offgassing Reduced toxics or carcinogens

POLLUTION TO ENVIRONMENT

Reduced chemical toxicity through Life Cycle Low/no carcinogens through life-cycle Reduced smog-forming potential

OTHER VITAL SIGNS

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