The ene.field project is the largest European
demonstration of the smart energy solution for private homes, fuel cell based
micro-CHP (combined heat and power). It will see up to 1,000 households across
Europe able to experience the benefits of this new energy solution.
Fuel cell micro-CHP products have a higher power-to-heat ratio than
conventional technology and are scalable, making them suitable also for future
building concepts such as low-energy and passive houses. Experts estimate that,
based on the expected electricity generation mix in 2020, a product of this
type retrofitted to a typical family home will save between 21% and 40% of
greenhouse gas emissions compared to a condensing boiler.
The five-year project is a step change in the volume of fuel cell based
micro-CHP units installed in homes across Europe.
The project is co-funded by the European Commission’s Fuel Cells and Hydrogen
Joint Undertaking (FCH-JU) and brings together 26 partners, among whom are the
9 European manufactures which will make the products available across 12 EU
Member States. Information on the progress of the project is available on www.enefield.eu.
As work package leader, DTU is responsible for the analyses carried out in the
project. These analyses include performance and barriers, cost and
environmental assessment, requirements for standardizations, grid connections
and smart grid potential.
The project is supported by the European Commission's Fuel Cells and Hydrogen
Joint Undertaking.