Exploring the potential synergy between micro-cogeneration and electric vehicle charging

EV charging showed to have a great potential to improve the profitability of micro-CHP systems. Level 1 charging significantly reduced electricity exports and created substantial additional micro-CHP revenues of $200-$300 per year for common daily driving distances. Significant economic benefits were found over the full range of residential non-HVAC electricity consumption, clearly proving the robustness of the concept and the existence of a strong synergy between micro-cogeneration and overnight electric vehicle charging.