Managing intermittency of renewable power in sustainable production of methanol, coupled with direct air capture

Authors: George J. Fulham, Paula V. Mendoza-Moreno, Ewa J. Marek

Published: 2024-06-04

Abstract

This study leverages worldwide wind data, process modelling, and life cycle assessment to reveal the potential of dynamic methanol production for atmospheric CO2 drawdown, while handling power intermittency and minimising reliance on reserve storage.