Combined heat and power (CHP) cogeneration
WEBFeb 29, 2024 · How does CHP work? A conventional power plant makes electricity by a fairly inefficient process. A fossil fuel such as oil, coal, or natural gas is burned in a giant furnace to release heat heat is used to boil water and make steam, the steam drives a turbine, the turbine drives a generator, and the generator makes electricity.(You .