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Power to Gas Systems Integrated with Anaerobic Digesters and Gasification Systems

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The power to gas process chain could play a significant role in the future energy system. Renewable electric energy can be transformed into storable methane via electrolysis and methanation. In the process, three water electrolysis technologies can be considered: alkaline, PEM and solid oxide. Alkaline electrolysis is currently the cheapest technology; however, in the future PEM electrolysis could be better suited for process chain. Solid oxide electrolysis could also be an option in the future, especially if heat sources are available. The methanation reaction can be catalytic, biological or bio-electrochemical, with respective advantages and disadvantages. Different sources of carbon dioxide can be used as biogas and syngas. Different process schemes are present in the literature about the integration of biogas and syngas plants with power to gas systems,  also with the aim to improve the overall energy efficiency.

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Leonzio, G. Power to Gas Systems Integrated with Anaerobic Digesters and Gasification Systems. Waste Biomass Valor 12, 29–64 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-019-00914-4

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