Renewable energy sources for the mcchp-se-res systems

Abstract

The mCCHP-SE-RES system is defined as a particular combined cold, heat, and power system, which is distinguished in that it is a microgeneration system (mCCHP) dedicated to residential building, the CHP unit is a Stirling engine (SE), and the primary energy is obtained from renewable energy sources (RES). In this chapter, the last feature is presented in detail, aiming to recall the basic data and information needed to design such a system. First, it shows the physical fundamentals of the solar energy conversion into electricity or thermal energy, and then the construction and operation of the photovoltaic and thermal solar panels, as well as of the electrical and thermal energy storages assigned to these panels. Also it shows the technical processes of obtaining and burning the biomass, as well as the construction and operation of the Stirling engine and the boiler that can be fueled by biomass.