Project description
Liquid organic hydrogen for long-term energy storage system
A key benefit of liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs) technology is its ability to convert hydrogen gas into a stable liquid energy carrier, significantly improving storage, transport and distribution. The EU-funded PeCATHS project aims to develop an integrated long-term energy storage system using hydrogen in LOHCs, combined with innovative biomass conversion. This approach will enable the direct transfer of hydrogen from biomass to LOHCs without gas production and generate high-value chemicals, enhancing both sustainability and efficiency. The project uses biomass as a hydrogen source and solar power as a renewable energy source, simplifying integration and reducing costs compared to conventional systems. It addresses the urgent need for sustainable energy storage, transport and distribution.
Objective
PeCATHS is committed to developing an integrated long-term energy storage system utilizing hydrogen in the form of liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs), coupled with innovative biomass conversion. This approach enables the direct transfer of hydrogen from biomass to LOHCs without the hydrogen gas production, while simultaneously generating high-value chemicals. By integrating chemical and energy sectors, the project aims to synthesize platform chemicals and achieve long-term energy storage in liquid form, enhancing both the sustainability and efficiency of energy systems.
A major advantage of LOHC technology is its ability to transform hydrogen gas into a stable liquid energy carrier, significantly facilitating the storage, transport and distribution. To tackle the economic challenges associated with this technology, PeCATHS employs a cost-effective strategy that utilizes biomass as a hydrogen source and solar power as a renewable energy source. This method allows for the direct integration of hydrogen into LOHCs without the complexities of gas compression and storage, thereby reducing costs and enhancing competitiveness against conventional energy storage systems.
PeCATHS addresses the critical need for sustainable and viable energy storage, transport, and distribution solutions through the use of advanced (photo)electrocatalytic transformations. This project not only aims to reduce operational costs but also seeks to contribute to the development of sustainable energy infrastructures vital for future energy networks.
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- engineering and technology environmental engineering energy and fuels fossil energy natural gas
- agricultural sciences agricultural biotechnology biomass
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HORIZON.2.5 - Climate, Energy and Mobility
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HORIZON-RIA - HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
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(opens in new window) HORIZON-CL5-2024-D2-01
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12006 Castellon De La Plana
Spain
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