Imagine taking sewage, farm waste, and pond scum and turning them into a high-tech gas. This gas is then fed into a special kind of battery called a fuel cell to create electricity. It's like a recycling plant that turns trash into power while actually cleaning the air.
Transport and energy sectors rely heavily on fossil fuels, creating high GHG emissions and supply insecurity. Current waste disposal for sewage and agricultural residues is a cost center rather than a value generator.
A process chain that converts biogenic waste and microalgae into biogenic syngas for use in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells. This includes HTC conversion, aqueous phase reforming, and syngas cleaning.
If you are a waste treatment plant dealing with sewage sludge and digestate — this project developed a process to convert these wastes into biogenic syngas. This allows you to turn waste streams into a source of electricity generation.
If you are an energy provider dealing with the need to hit net-zero targets — this project developed a value chain that produces carbon-negative electricity. It uses Solid Oxide Fuel Cells to generate power from organic waste.
If you are an agricultural producer dealing with livestock manure and crop residues — this project developed a way to process these into advanced biofuels. This transforms a disposal problem into a potential energy asset.
Based on available project data, the project uses simulation and modelling to determine the best process routes to optimize production costs, but specific price points are not provided.
The project analysis indicates that Europe generates enough biomass to support several biorefineries with capacities of 30,000 tDM per year.
Based on available project data, there is no specific information regarding IP or licensing terms provided in the summary.
The project is active from 2024-05-01 to 2028-04-30.
The system generates electricity through Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC), which is a standard method for power generation compatible with electrical grids.
The consortium is well-balanced for technology transfer, consisting of 10 partners across 5 countries. With a 40% industry ratio (4 companies, including 3 SMEs), there is a strong bridge between the 4 universities and 2 research centers and the commercial market, ensuring the research is grounded in industrial needs.
Contact the Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (CEA) in France.
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