Abstract: The present invention relates to a compact power generation apparatus for the generation of energy for powering various appliances, such as domestic appliances, comprising a housing accommodating an air cooled or a liquid cooled internal combustion engine, generator driven by the engine for the generation of electrical power, an exhaust system, an inlet communicating with an outlet and flow generating means for circulating a cooling air flow through and around the generator, the engine and the exhaust, wherein heat exchanging means are provided for extracting heat from the exhaust system and from the circulating air flow and passing said extracted heat on to a utility medium, such as air or water for utility purposes. Moreover, the invention relates to a method of generating energy, a method of automated power management of a compact power generation apparatus, and a power management system for carrying out this method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compact power generation apparatus for the generation of energy for powering various appliances, such as domestic appliances, comprising a housing accommodating an air cooled internal combustion engine, generator driven by the engine for the generation of electrical power, an exhaust system, an inlet communicating with an outlet and flow generating means for circulating a cooling air flow through and around the generator, the engine and the exhaust, wherein heat exchanging means are provided for extracting heat from the exhaust system and from the circulating air flow and passing said extracted heat on to a utility medium, such as air or water for utility purposes. Moreover, the invention relates to a method of generating energy, a method of automated power management of a compact power generation apparatus, and a power management system for carrying out this method.