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LAPSE:2023.26607
Seasonal Energy Storage Potential Assessment of WWTPs with Power-to-Methane Technology
April 3, 2023
Power-to-methane technology (P2M) deployment at wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) for seasonal energy storage might land on the agenda of decision-makers across EU countries, since large WWTPs produce a notable volume of biogas that could be injected into the natural gas grid with remarkable storage capacities. Because of the recent rapid increase of local photovoltaics (PV), it is essential to explore the role of WWTPs in energy storage and the conditions under which this potential can be realized. This study integrates a techno-economic assessment of P2M technology with commercial/investment attractiveness of seasonal energy storage at large WWTPs. Findings show that a standardized 1 MWel P2M technology would fit with most potential sites. This is in line with the current technology readiness level of P2M, but increasing electricity prices and limited financial resources of WWTPs would decrease the commercial attractiveness of P2M technology deployment. Based on a Hungarian case study, public funding, biomethane feed-in tariff and minimized or compensated surplus electricity sourcing costs are essential to realize the energy storage potential at WWTPs.
Keywords
power-to-methane, seasonal energy storage, techno-economic assessment, wastewater treatment plants
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Csedő Z, Sinóros-Szabó B, Zavarkó M. Seasonal Energy Storage Potential Assessment of WWTPs with Power-to-Methane Technology. (2023). LAPSE:2023.26607
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Csedő Z: Power-to-Gas Hungary Kft, 5000 Szolnok, Hungary; Department of Management and Organization, Corvinus University of Budapest, 1093 Budapest, Hungary
Sinóros-Szabó B: Power-to-Gas Hungary Kft, 5000 Szolnok, Hungary [ORCID]
Zavarkó M: Power-to-Gas Hungary Kft, 5000 Szolnok, Hungary; Department of Management and Organization, Corvinus University of Budapest, 1093 Budapest, Hungary [ORCID]
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Energies
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13
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18
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E4973
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2020
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2020-09-22
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1996-1073
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