Decarbonization Avenue University research @ CLIMAX

Cogeneration: A bridge to the future

Objective/theme

MIT is upgrading its on-campus cogeneration plant — a key step in developing an energy strategy that makes climate change mitigation a top priority.

Process & benefits

The CUP Second Century Project will replace the existing cogeneration turbine with a new turbine, install a second turbine, and complete the chilled water plant upgrades started in 2008. 

Cogeneration helps MIT cut down on pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions.

United States

Geography

2015-12-16

Innovation Date

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

University Name

Don Holmes - Director of Maintenance and Utilities

Team Members

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Industry

  • Solar energy

Sustainability domain

  • Renewable Energy

Type of innovation

  • Core sciences & engineering

Stakeholder type

  • University researcher
  • Corporate researcher

Professions

Relevant for

  • Thermodynamics & heat sciences professional
  • Electrical engineer
  • Power engineer
  • Production or process engineer

Innovation sector

  • Environmental sciences
  • Power engineering
  • Renewable energy sciences