Electrical Generation

Propane-fueled power generation systems produce on-site power. PERC supports the design, development, and demonstration of these systems for use in agriculture. This is in response to rising demand for affordable, reliable, efficient power generation among farmers and agriculture producers.

For more information about PERC's work on propane-fueled generators, visit the research and developement web site at www.propaneresearch.com.

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	Project 1:Propane-fueled Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Propane-fueled combined heat and power systems also known as cogeneration systems can be used to supply heat and power to greenhouses, outbuildings, barns, and other structures used on farms. PERC has supported demonstrations of these systems at several locations, including a greenhouse in Pennsylvania and a diary in Texas. At the dairy, the system is being used to supply power and space and water heating, making it a trigeneration system.

	Project 2:Propane Fuel Cells Propane fuel cells can provide reliable power to remote locations. PERC has supported the demonstration of this technology at a remote U.S. Forest Service work center. The fuel cells replaced aging 30kW generators.

Propane On The Farm

Electrical Generation

Ag Propane E-Lert

Project 1:Propane-fueled Combined Heat and Power (CHP)

Project 2:Propane Fuel Cells