Enersion Tri-Generation System: Applications, Sizing, And Economics

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2021-08
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Enersion Inc. has developed a proprietary Tri-Generation system which can provide electricity, heating, and cooling for buildings. Information about the economic and environmental viability of such a system is understandably lacking. This work provides recommendations to Enersion Inc. regarding some potential building types and locations where their Tri-Generation system may be advantageous. Publicly available software and building models, along with one author-created model, were used to generate energy supply and demand data, which were then compared to each other, to utility rates, and to utility grid greenhouse gas emissions. It was found that hospitals, vertical farms, and mid-rise apartments in California were the most reasonable fits for solar-based Tri-Generation systems while hospitals, vertical farms, and secondary schools in Ontario were the most reasonable fits for natural gas-based Tri-Generation systems. Many achieved payback in less than 10 years. These recommendations may be used by Enersion in their marketing and business strategy.

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Swayze, E. (2021). Enersion Tri-Generation System: Applications, Sizing, And Economics (Unpublished master's project). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.