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CHP Plants and Combined Heat and Power Systems in Focus

Combined heat and power (CHP) plants and decentralized cogeneration systems play a key role in Germany’s sustainable energy supply. Their contribution to the efficient use of fuels, the reduction of CO₂ emissions, and the decentralized generation of electricity and heat makes these plants indispensable to the energy transition.

Mobiles Solarsystem schützt junge Reben — © Velka Botička

Mobile solar system protects young vines

The developers at SPV Sonneburg aim to protect grapevines during their growth phase using an easy-to-install solar system. The first test installation is showing promising results.

Agrivoltaics – Dual land use

By constructing an in-field photovoltaic system, farmers can create a second source of income and consequently increase the degree of land use significantly. The planning of such a system should be aligned with agricultural requirements.

DLG PracticeMonitor: Agrivoltaics 2024

Survey: DLG-PractiseMonitor – Topic: Agri-Photovoltaics – current trends at EnergyDecentral 2024

The role of flexible combined heat and power plants in the decentralized energy system

Flexible combined heat and power plants - green hydrogen for long-term storage - current trends at EnergyDecentral 2024

Drivers of the energy transition: On the way to a fossil-free future with battery storage and Power-to-X

Storage systems and Power-to-X technologies - Vanadium flow batteries as a beacon of hope in the energy transition - Green hydrogen for long-term storage Current trends at EnergyDecentral 2024