Integrated, relatively lightweight and compact combined heat and power systems supported within a single chassis and related methods are disclosed. One system includes one or more batteries, an engine, one or more electrical converters and a control section integrated on a single chassis. Other systems include one or more generators for generating electrical power.

Integrated, relatively lightweight and compact combined heat and power systems supported within a single chassis and related methods are disclosed. One system includes one or more batteries, an engine, one or more electrical converters and a control section integrated on a single chassis. Other systems include one or more generators for generating electrical power.

A co-generation system for heating an application includes an energy storage system that dissipates heat upon operation thereof. The co-generation system also includes a first heat exchanger in thermal contact with the energy storage system. A coolant flowing through the first heat exchanger extracts the heat generated by the energy storage system. The co-generation system further includes a second heat exchanger in thermal contact with the application. The second heat exchanger receives the coolant from the first heat exchanger. The coolant flowing through the second heat exchanger exchanges heat with air in the application to at least partially heat the application. The co-generation system includes a first controller communicably coupled with the energy storage system. The first controller is configured to receive a heating requirement of the application and control one or more operating conditions of the energy storage system in order to meet the heating requirement of the application.

A modular utility system integrates clean power generation, thermal management, and security monitoring within a standardized shipping container format. The system comprises a generator set (70 kW-600 kW) configured for operation with multiple fuel sources including natural gas, propane, methane, or hydrogen, coupled to a water-fired absorption chiller utilizing waste heat recovery. A closed-circuit evaporative cooler enhances thermal efficiency without chemical additives. The system incorporates a 360-degree security camera and remote monitoring capabilities for tracking operational parameters. A power distribution panel (460V, 3-phase) supports both building power supply and electric vehicle charging stations. The modular architecture enables scalable deployment through dual-module configurations, with separate power generation and thermal management units. The system provides sustainable, off-grid power generation while maximizing energy efficiency through integrated waste heat utilization and advanced thermal management protocols.

A modular utility system integrates clean power generation, thermal management, and security monitoring within a standardized shipping container format. The system comprises a generator set (70 kW-600 kW) configured for operation with multiple fuel sources including natural gas, propane, methane, or hydrogen, coupled to a water-fired absorption chiller utilizing waste heat recovery. A closed-circuit evaporative cooler enhances thermal efficiency without chemical additives. The system incorporates a 360-degree security camera and remote monitoring capabilities for tracking operational parameters. A power distribution panel (460V, 3-phase) supports both building power supply and electric vehicle charging stations. The modular architecture enables scalable deployment through dual-module configurations, with separate power generation and thermal management units. The system provides sustainable, off-grid power generation while maximizing energy efficiency through integrated waste heat utilization and advanced thermal management protocols.

A grid-independent micro-combined heat and power system supplies heat and electricity to a building or a small number of buildings and can operate completely independently of a central-type electrical power grid. The system includes a variable speed liquid-cooled engine and a liquid-cooled generator that is configured to output an electrical supply of between approximately between 0.5 kW and 40 kW, a coolant loop, and a water circuit. The coolant loop heats a liquid using claimed heat from the genset to heat water that can be utilized as a domestic hot water source for cooking or cleaning or for a hot water source for heating. The speed of the engine may be controlled to control the output of the genset to meet prevailing electrical loads. The system may be part of a microgrid incorporating several such systems that are in electrical communication with one another and that collectively supply electrical power and heat to from a few buildings to about one hundred buildings.

A grid-independent micro-combined heat and power system supplies heat and electricity to a building or a small number of buildings and can operate completely independently of a central-type electrical power grid. The system includes a variable speed liquid-cooled engine and a liquid-cooled generator that is configured to output an electrical supply of between approximately between 0.5 kW and 40 kW, a coolant loop, and a water circuit. The coolant loop heats a liquid using claimed heat from the genset to heat water that can be utilized as a domestic hot water source for cooking or cleaning or for a hot water source for heating. The speed of the engine may be controlled to control the output of the genset to meet prevailing electrical loads. The system may be part of a microgrid incorporating several such systems that are in electrical communication with one another and that collectively supply electrical power and heat to from a few buildings to about one hundred buildings.

A geothermal system exchanges heat between a target and ground which receives geogenic heat from below. Heat exchange tubing in a continuous loop within the ground receives a circulated heat exchange fluid. An insulating layer spans over the ground with a greater footprint than the continuous loop in the ground below. The insulating layer may cover an area of land of at least 400 square metres and may be formed of a synthetic heat insulating material such as recycled plastic materials so that the insulting layer has a total R factor of 30 or greater. A heat pump is operable to transfer heat from the heat exchange tubing to the target for extracting the geogenic heat from the ground for heating the target in cold seasons, and transfer heat from the target to the heat exchange tubing for storing excess heat from the target to the ground in warmer seasons.

A geothermal system exchanges heat between a target and ground which receives geogenic heat from below. Heat exchange tubing in a continuous loop within the ground receives a circulated heat exchange fluid. An insulating layer spans over the ground with a greater footprint than the continuous loop in the ground below. The insulating layer may cover an area of land of at least 400 square metres and may be formed of a synthetic heat insulating material such as recycled plastic materials so that the insulting layer has a total R factor of 30 or greater. A heat pump is operable to transfer heat from the heat exchange tubing to the target for extracting the geogenic heat from the ground for heating the target in cold seasons, and transfer heat from the target to the heat exchange tubing for storing excess heat from the target to the ground in warmer seasons.

An energy storage system converts variable renewable electricity (VRE) to continuous heat. Intermittent electrical energy heats a solid medium. Heat from the solid medium is delivered continuously on demand. An array of bricks incorporating internal radiation cavities is directly heated by thermal radiation. The cavities facilitate rapid, uniform heating via reradiation. Heat delivery via flowing gas establishes a thermocline which maintains high outlet temperature throughout discharge. Gas flows through structured pathways within the array, delivering heat which may be used for processes including calcination, hydrogen electrolysis, steam generation, and thermal power generation and cogeneration. Low temperature waste heat from energy production can be recovered and used to improve overall system efficiency.