Fit4Micro Solution for a microCHCP Hybrid Heating System Running on Biofuels

The main aim of the Horizon Europe Fit4Micro Project is to develop a micro-combined heat cooling and power (microCHCP) unit running on sustainable liquid biofuels. The application of this unit is foreseen at multi-family houses and at remote or off-grid locations. This technology will lead to very high electrical efficiencies (>40%) and a flexible heat/power ratio. Moreover, the usage of a truly advanced and RED III compliant biofuel will guarantee a high GHG emission reduction. The technology developed in Fit4Micro is based on a hybrid heating system. This flexible hybrid energy system is based on a double-shaft micro gas turbine (mGT) combined with a novel humidification unit, and will be able to provide renewable heating, cooling and power production, mainly for domestic usage. These systems have several advantages compared to pure electrically driven ones: they can supply heat at a similar temperature to gas or oil boilers, with little impact on efficiency. For this reason, they are particularly attractive in the retrofit market for hard-to-treat homes. The Fit4Micro solution contributes to make Europe the first enabled circular, climate-neutral and sustainable economy.