Development of a methanisation equipment for seasonal energy storage (P2G) (2020-3.1.2-ZFR-KVG-2020-00006)

Project ID: 2020-3.1.2-ZFR-KVG-2020-00006

Project description:

The overarching goal of the R&D activities involved in the project is to pave the way for the realisation and the introduction of a power-to-gas (P2G) technology (equipment) that is viable both technically and in terms of environmental protection into the market, thusly contributing to the implementation of the National Energy Strategy 2030.

By the application of power-to-gas technology we can produce high-purity methane (synthetic natural gas) from water and carbon dioxide with the help of electric energy from variable renewable energy. This gas can be stored in the already existing natural gas grid and can be converted back to electric energy when needed by using already available equipment (e.g. gas turbines, generators), even months later. As there are already widely used technologies for the long-term storage of natural gas, power-to-gas technology could become the basis of a unique, high-capacity seasonal energy storing method with little loss. In addition, the method could also provide a way for upgrading gases with low methane but with high carbon dioxide contents (e.g. biogas, landfill gas). The gas produced thusly could be suitable as a substitute for natural gas, and so import dependence cold be decreased.

 In the project we would like to create a unit with an input power of 100 KW, which could later become the basis of a mobile and modular (i.e. applicable for any carbon dioxide source and capable of an output of several MW if needed with the attachment of several units) device that is also suitable for serial production. The spread of such equipment could help achieve certain important goals, such as decreasing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing the share of carbon neutral electric energy production and heating, enhancing grid flexibility and the security of supply, decreasing the demand for natural gas import as well as mitigating the effects of seasonality in electric energy production.

Project duration: 01.01.2021.- 31.12.2022.

Total project cost: 1 300 000 Ft

Type of research: R&D

Consortium leader: University of Pannonia

Consortium member: Budapest University of Technology and Economics, ‘Délzalai’ Water and Sewerage Corporation

Professional leader: Dr. Gábor Pintér

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Project manager: Renáta Zadravecz

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Financial leader: Rita Gajdics

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