Power-to-Molecules
Replacing fossil energy sources with renewable alternatives remains a major challenge. For many applications, the combination of renewable energy and battery storage offers a viable pathway towards a carbon-free energy system. This approach alone cannot fully decarbonise sectors such as steel, cement, petrochemicals and heavy transport. These industries account for a significant share of global CO₂ emissions and require additional solutions.
Converting Renewable Energy into Valuable Molecules
Within this research line, we investigate technologies that convert renewable energy into molecules such as hydrogen, methane, methanol and ammonia. These molecules can be used as sustainable fuels for sectors such as aviation and shipping. They can also serve as feedstocks for the production of polymers, plastics and other industrial products.
Enabling Industrial Decarbonisation
Power-to-Molecules technologies offer new pathways to reduce emissions in sectors where direct electrification is difficult or not feasible. By converting renewable electricity into energy carriers and chemical building blocks, these technologies help bridge the gap between renewable energy production and industrial demand.
A Key Building Block of a Carbon-Free Energy System
Global scenario studies show that Power-to-X and Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) technologies could play a crucial role in achieving a carbon-free energy system. As a result, they represent an important and rapidly growing area of research within EnergyVille.
Our projects
Discover how our Power-to-Molecules projects help drive the energy transition through innovation, collaboration and real-world impact.
