Result description
For the first time a micro-CHP technology with close to zero emissions, high electric (more than 40% efficiency regarding the conversion of the product gas heating value into electricity) and overall efficiency (90% according to the final system design) was realised. The wide range of solid biomass fuels applicable shall result in a positive impact regarding energy security in the EU.
According to the results of the impact assessment performed, the new technology promises considerably lower air pollutant emission intensities than state-of-the-art biomass-based technologies, since almost zero CO, OGC and PM emissions as well as comparably low NOx emissions were achieved. Thus a large emission reduction potential is given if broad market diffusion rates can be achieved in the future. Furthermore, the technology can lead to negative cumulated greenhouse gas emissions due to the substitution of the existing electricity production with electricity produced from (GHG-neutral) biomass fuels.
Addressing target audiences and expressing needs
- To raise awareness and possibly influence policy
- Expanding to more markets /finding new customers
- Introduce policies to increase agricultural/forest residue biomass supply
- Develop EU-wide standards for non-woody fuels
- Introduce a comprehensive and meaningful tax on carbon for heating fuels
- Revise eco-design, ecolabelling and national regulations to include specific provisions for nonwoody biomass mCHP
- Implement performance-based Investment support schemes for biomass mCHP to incentivize the use of locally-sourced biomass, stimulate regional economies, enhance energy security, and improve local air quality
- Others/ No specific audience
- EU and Member State Policy-makers
- Other Actors who can help us fulfil our market potential
R&D, Technology and Innovation aspects
Result submitted to Horizon Results Platform by AVL LIST GMBH
