BlueGEN is the only Fuel Cell Micro CHP
product in the UK to receive MCS accreditation and thus, eligible for
Feed In Tariff. BlueGen is the world’s most efficient small-scale
product to convert natural gas into power and heat.
Key
features:
- The BlueGEN model
is a free model based on recovery of value through the 10 year
FITs guarantee – in this case, iPower pays for (and owns) the
fuel cells and the FITs go back to the funder. BlueGen ownership
can pass to customer after ten years.
- The user pays for
service (approx £520 per annum (yr 1) rising with RPI over 10
years) and for the gas supply (commercial/domestic grid
connection required).
- The savings are
made because of the efficiency of the fuel cell in generating
electricity and heat from the gas – this typically translates
to a 20-45% saving on total energy import displaced by the
BlueGEN (i.e. combination of heat as well as power).
Benefits and Costs:
- Onsite supply of
electricity: 13000+ kWh/year
- Onsite supply of
heat: 6000+ kWh/year
- CO2
reduction: 3.6+ tonnes /year
- Costs: cost of gas supply to BlueGen unit and cost of service
contract.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Gas supply to
building and space for BlueGen with standard installation
- Electrical load of
20,000+ kWh per year and the ability to use all power generated
by the BlueGen unit. No export meter.
- Ability to utilize
approx. 200L hot water/day
- Minimum 10 year interest
in the property
- Acceptable credit
risk assessment.
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