University of York CHP plant

Edina CHP educates University of York to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions

New combined heat and power (CHP) plant at the University of York provides the campus with low cost electricity and heat, reducing their reliance on the electricity grid whilst maintaining security of power.

The new energy system will enable the University to fulfil its energy requirements and meet its target to use 10 per cent renewable energy to power the campus. The target was included in the University’s renewable energy strategy to reduce 48 per cent of its carbon emissions by 2020 in order to meet the requirements of the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE).

High efficiency, low operating costs

The MWM TCG 2020 V16 engines were chosen based on their market leading performance in achieving maximum efficiency, reliability, flexibility and environmental sustainability, as well as offering low lifecycle costs.

Both 1.6MWe engines were containerised in attenuated acoustic enclosures at Edina’s manufacturing facility in Lisburn, Northern Ireland and positioned within the new energy centre to further reduce installation time and expedite site works.