Result description
The energy transition requires large-scale storage of renewable energy. We demonstrated how to “transform” electricity from wind and solar into renewable methane. We designed, erected and operated a complete power-to-gas plant for continuous electricity storage into the gas network. Next target is the demonstration of large-scale plants for storage of up to 20 MW electrical input power.
The successfull operation of the power-to-methane plant located in Falkenhagen (Germany) has been demonstrated. The existing process to produce hydrogen was expanded in May 2018 by a methanation unit with a capacity of approximately 1 megawatt (MW). The methanation process is based on an isothermal honeycomb reactor and is designed for continuous operation. Since January 2019, high-quality synthetic methane has been fed into the regional natural gas transmission network. The plant currently produces up to 1,400 m3 of Synthetic Natural Gas (SNG) per day, equivalent of approximately 14,500 kilowatthours (kWh) of energy.
Addressing target audiences and expressing needs
- To raise awareness and possibly influence policy
- EU and Member State Policy-makers
- Private Investors
R&D, Technology and Innovation aspects
Result submitted to Horizon Results Platform by KARLSRUHER INSTITUT FUER TECHNOLOGIE
