What is the difference between CHP-onsite export and CHP-import?

The different emission factors refer to the fact that CHP heat, electricity or biogas may be used for own consumption (on-site), made available for other users (export) or retrieved from a CHP that does not belong to your farm (import). The emission factors are as follows:

 

Taken from our Technical Description

When using CHP please be aware of double counting. If your CHP runs on natural gas and you have entered the consumption already under energy use, do not enter anything here. You may, however, receive a discount for exported electricity or heat.

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