Green CHP provides integrated renewable energy solutions for businesses with high thermal loads, combining Photovoltaic Thermal (PVT) solar and Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems. Their proprietary ETHOS™ engineering services deliver custom designs for optimized energy infrastructure, while Jules Hydrogen™ offers efficient green hydrogen production using PVT technology.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Businesses and communities reliant on heat and hot water face escalating energy costs and increasing pressure to meet sustainability mandates. Traditional energy systems often fall short in providing cost-effective, reliable, and environmentally compliant solutions for these thermal loads.
Solution
Green CHP integrates advanced combined heat and power (CHP) systems with photovoltaic thermal (PVT) solar technology to deliver comprehensive renewable energy solutions. This hybrid approach maximizes energy capture by simultaneously generating electricity and usable heat from solar irradiance, significantly reducing operational expenses for hot water and electricity. The company's proprietary ETHOS™ engineering services provide technology-agnostic, site-specific designs to optimize thermal and electrical infrastructure for maximum ROI and minimal environmental impact. Furthermore, Green CHP offers Jules Hydrogen™, an end-to-end solution for green hydrogen production that leverages PVT technology and Thermal Hydrogen Synthesis (THS) to enhance electrolyzer efficiency and reduce production costs.
Target Audience
Green CHP targets commercial and industrial businesses, including manufacturing, food and beverage, hospitality, healthcare, and multi-tenant housing, that have significant thermal and hot water loads. The company also serves green hydrogen developers and municipal entities seeking to optimize energy infrastructure.
Features
- Hybrid Photovoltaic Thermal (PVT) solar panels that capture both electricity and thermal energy, achieving up to 70% thermal efficiency and 15% electrical gain.
- Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems integrated with renewable sources to produce electricity and heat from a single input, reducing reliance on conventional utilities.
- ETHOS™ (Energy, Thermal, and Heat Optimization Services) offering end-to-end, technology-agnostic engineering for custom energy system design, feasibility studies, and performance optimization.
- Jules Hydrogen™ solution for green hydrogen production, incorporating Thermal Hydrogen Synthesis (THS) to improve electrolyzer efficiency by up to 20% through integrated thermal and solar energy.
- Advanced DC power electronics, including IGBT-based buck rectifiers and SCR/thyristor rectifiers, for stable and efficient power flow to electrolyzers.
- High-temperature thermal storage systems to capture surplus heat from PVT panels, pre-heating water feedstock for electrolysis and reducing overall energy demand.
- Data-driven approach leveraging real-time data services and AI/machine learning applications for optimized performance and efficiency in renewable energy systems.
- Eligibility for federal and state clean energy tax credits, potentially covering up to 50% of project costs.