Opportunities development for micro-cogeneration in France - the point of view of GDF SUEZ

摘要

Micro-cogeneration, or micro combined heat and power (mCHP), is recognized for its benefit with respect to the increase in peak electricity phenomenon, increased by a strong deployment of electric heating systems in France. Moreover, the new thermal regulation for the residential market starting from 2012 will set strong requirements in terms of primary energy consumption of the buildings (between 45 and 60kWh of primary energy/m~2/year according to the climatic zone in France). Micro-cogeneration is clearly mentioned in this new regulation, as an alternative to renewable energy.