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Methanization is currently expected to be the critical storage component for CO2 neutral energy systems. A major driver of storage need in many places is not re
by Certhas 6y ago
Methanization is currently expected to be the critical storage component for CO2 neutral energy systems. A major driver of storage need in many places is not renewable fluctuations but seasonal fluctuations: You need more heating in winter/AC in summer. So make Methane and store the gas. Technologically this is all solved.
- cheerlessbog 6y agoNew opportunities to leak methane and we've seen it's often cheaper to ignore leaks, given the cost of it is incurred by the planet.
- Certhas 6y agoIf you put the methanation plants next to the gas power plants you don't need leaky gas infrastructure. And methane leaks still seem easier to deal with than nuclear waste.