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When you need heat, you can simultaneously generate electricity—all while reducing costs and pollution. What enables enormous financial and energy savings in commerce and industry is no longer uncommon for homeowners. Using the principle of combined heat and power (CHP), Viessmann makes this profitable and resource-efficient form of energy production accessible to the homeowner. Find out which products make this possible and what you need to get started
Viessmann thinks in terms of systems and offers a complete range of heating and power generation solutions from a single source. The following Viessmann energy and heating systems can be combined in various ways:
Overcoming complexity: With energy management via the ViCare app, you get an overview of all components and energy flows of your heat and power generation system.
Vitovalor PT2 fuel cell heating system
Cogeneration is the principle behind the production of heat and electricity. It utilizes the mechanical energy of the engine and the released thermal energy (heat) equally. This principle is put into practice in the form of a micro-CHP system in the Vitovalor fuel cell heating system from Viessmann. Formerly known as the Vitovalor 300-P, the product line now consists of the Vitovalor PA2, an add-on device for existing heating systems, and the Vitovalor PT2, a fully integrated solution. Both versions were developed in collaboration with Panasonic and represent the latest generation of fuel cells available for use in detached and semi-detached homes.
Here are the benefits of the Vitovalor fuel cell heating system:
Vitocharge VX3 Energy Storage System
The Vitovalor thermal system produces electricity only when heat is simultaneously needed. Since this occurs less frequently during the summer months, the Vitovalor's electricity production decreases during these periods. Therefore, the system can be supplemented with a photovoltaic system (PVS) to ensure the home has sufficient electricity even on hot days. If the Vitovalor, in combination with the PV system, produces more energy than needed, the excess can be exported to the grid or stored in a battery.
Here are the benefits of combining a photovoltaic system and energy storage:
Cogeneration unit Vitobloc 200 EM-20/39
Like a fuel cell, a combined heat and power plant (CHP) operates on the principle of cogeneration. It is equipped with a gas combustion engine that drives a generator to generate electricity. Designed for high efficiency, this heating system is ideal for large residential buildings and housing complexes. As a "team player" between the electricity and heat generation systems, it shares the production of heat and hot water with a boiler.
The Viessmann Vitobloc cogeneration unit can be precisely tailored to the needs of residential buildings and integrated into individual systems. This opens up all possibilities: from integration into the overall system technology to connection to a refrigeration unit.
What are the benefits of a combined heat and power plant for residential buildings? Here's a quick overview:
Vitovolt 300 photovoltaic system, Vitovent 300-W mechanical ventilation unit, Vitocharge VX3 energy storage unit and Vitovalor PT2 fuel cell heating system
Choosing the right heating system from the available options isn't always easy. It's a good idea to seek help from an experienced installer, as they're well-versed in your individual requirements. Before scheduling a consultation, we recommend reviewing the Viessmann product range. For this purpose, we recommend the Viessmann product catalog . Extensive filtering options, such as by application area, make your search simple and productive. You'll also receive specific and detailed product suggestions when searching through the Viessmann product finder .
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