Study: Powerfuels in a Renewable Energy World – Global Volumes, Costs and Trading 2030 to 2050
This research study by the Global Alliance Powerfuels and LUT University…
This research study by the Global Alliance Powerfuels and LUT University…
This report is based on an extended and updated version of the Global…
In order for powerfuels to be counted towards voluntary or legally binding…
This report on public funding for powerfuels projects summarises the results…
Water consumption is gradually gaining more attention in the discussion on…
Within this fully updated discussion paper, the Global Alliance Powerfuels…
The European Union’s revised Renewable Energy Directive (RED II) sets a…
Carbon-based powerfuels such as synthetic kerosene, methanol or diesel will…
In defining sustainability criteria for the use of electricity sources in…
Electricity-based renewable fuels (powerfuels) can make a major contribution…
In June 2019, dena, as coordinator of the Global Alliance Powerfuels,…
Current studies show, that the successful energy transition requires climate…
Global Alliance Powerfuels strongly believes that powerfuels complement energy efficiency, renewable energy deployment and electrification in achieving climate goals. From the energy trilemma perspective, powerfuels offer a lower total system cost pathway for energy transition, require less change in public behaviour and act as a complement to the non-dispatchable nature of renewable energy sources like wind and solar.
We consider powerfuels to provide value for different countries in different ways either as powerfuel suppliers or technology providers or as green alternative for fossil-fuel import dependent countries. We see the need for an international powerfuels market where all countries could benefit and at the same time move towards climate change mitigation goals.
We observe a lot of movement throughout the world. Countries and industries in the fossil export business today are looking for ways to lower the emissions of their products and sustainable future prospective. More and more discussions are taking place in different countries and regions and diverse technologies and possibilities are being emphasized (example: hydrogen, ammonium, ethanol, synthetic natural gas). At the same time first international cooperation are taking place, for example trade of “solar fuel” between Japan and Australia.
We want to create a global dialog on powerfuels guided by the following questions: