APPLICATION OF COGENERATION IN REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA

• Main Author: Maximuk E.P.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Academy of Sciences of Moldova 2009-08-01
• Series: Problems of the Regional Energetics
• Subjects: gas engine; a; payback period
• Online Access: http://journal.ie.asm.md/assets/files/m71_2_112.doc

Efficiency of gas engine cogeneration is investigated for the regional conditions of Moldova. The influence of different factors on the payback period is analyzed and discussed in detail. It is shown, that gas engine cogeneration is very profitable for Moldova and can be recommended as the main technology for development of the Moldavian energy system. It is concluded, that construction of gas engine cogeneration plants with power in the range from 3 to 10 MW in many Moldavian towns and modernization of the Central Heating and Power Plants in Kishinev and Balti will lead to the creation of the perfect energy system for Moldova. As a result, security of energy supply in Moldova will be increased; transportation and distribution losses will be reduced. In addition, it allows putting down the heat energy tariff, improving the standard of living of Moldavian people and competitive ability of Moldavian wares. Later the gas engine cogeneration plants can be transformed in the modern three-generation plants, and supplemented by the best high efficient renewable fuels technologies.