A decision support assessment of cogeneration plant for a community energy system in Korea

►We case-studied cogeneration plants for a residential complex in Korea. ►We estimated the annual 8760-hourly demands for electricity, heating, and cooling. ► We simulated the operation of CHP and estimated the fuel and electricity costs. ► We found payback periods that were shorter than two years for well-planned systems. ► A progressive electricity tariff plays a key role in the economic merits.