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The what and when of P2G

Often touted as the missing link in the energy transition, power-to-gas (P2G) has not yet had its time to shine. While the technology has been around for decades, large-scale projects have been exceptionally rare. Over the last year, however, encouraging signals are emerging as research, pilot projects, and small-scale applications appear to have picked up pace. As debate continues about the tipping point for P2G in terms of conversion efficiency and costs, some market players are optimistic about near-term prospects.
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It is certainly an attractive scenario for acceleration of the energy transition. As renewables do their bit in reducing carbon emissions from the electricity sector, synthetic gases – hydrogen and methane – open up a further possibility for greening the gas network. They can also be used to store excess solar and wind energy over …

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