US 2018/0087786 A1 · ENERGY MANAGEMENT APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD

Abstract

A system and method for power generation and/or distribution and for providing air conditioning is disclosed, that is particularly suitable for localized consumption. Power generation includes a combined cooling, heating and power system (CCHP) containing a gas or liquid fueled internal combustion engine with a generator and heat recovery system for providing electrical power and heat for local consumption. The CCHP system includes an integrated cooling system for cooling a local environment, using either vapor compression and/or heat pump and/or evaporative cooling technology. The CCHP system also contains an energy management unit allowing CCHP system and local area electrical needs in whole or in part to be powered by either the CCHP generator and/or a communal electrical grid and/or renewable energy sources and/or a battery storage network.

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A system for generating electric power and providing air conditioning in a localized installation, the system comprising:

a hybrid power generator, the hybrid power generator including an internal combustion engine operatively coupled to an electric generator;
and
an air conditioning system, the air conditioning system including at least one compressor;
wherein the at least one compressor is operatively coupled to the hybrid power generator, whereby the hybrid power generator is engageable with the compressor to compress a working refrigerant fluid.

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