Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cogener

Noun

/ˈkoʊdʒəˌnɜr/

Definition

A cogener is a person or entity that produces something together with another entity, typically referring to the joint production of power or energy in a system.

Examples

The factory operates as a cogener by using waste heat to power nearby homes.
Many municipalities are adopting cogener systems to improve energy efficiency.

Meaning

The term is often used in contexts related to energy production, where cogener systems generate electricity and useful thermal energy simultaneously from the same energy source.