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Lesson Overview
Micro-combined heat and power (mCHP) units generate domestic space heating and hot water whilst producing electricity simultaneously. Operating on a heat-led basis, they provide an energy-efficient, carbon-reducing solution for properties with high heating demands.
Learning Objectives
Explain the working principles and energy distribution of a domestic Stirling engine mCHP unit.
Identify the property suitability factors and siting constraints for mCHP installations.
State the statutory standards and electrical connection regulations governing grid-tied mCHP appliances.
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