Fuel Applications Across Sectors

Explore how low-carbon fuels can decarbonize different economic sectors and achieve climate targets

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Sector-Specific Applications

Different economic sectors have unique energy requirements and decarbonization challenges. Low-carbon fuels offer tailored solutions for transportation, industry, power generation, buildings, and agriculture.

๐ŸŽฏSector Decarbonization Simulator

Fuel Mix Configuration

๐ŸงชHydrogen
20%
โšกElectricity
30%
๐ŸŒฑBiofuels
15%
๐Ÿ”ฅNatural Gas
25%
โ›๏ธCoal
10%
Decarbonization Target50% reduction by 2050

Cross-Sector Integration

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Power-to-X Technologies

Convert excess renewable electricity into storable fuels for other sectors

Benefits:
Energy storageSector couplingGrid balancing
Examples:
  • โ€ข Power-to-hydrogen
  • โ€ข Power-to-methane
  • โ€ข Power-to-ammonia
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Waste Heat Utilization

Capture and repurpose waste heat from industrial processes

Benefits:
Energy efficiencyCost reductionMultiple applications
Examples:
  • โ€ข Combined heat & power
  • โ€ข District heating
  • โ€ข Industrial symbiosis
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Circular Fuel Systems

Create closed-loop systems where waste becomes fuel feedstock

Benefits:
Resource efficiencyWaste reductionCarbon recycling
Examples:
  • โ€ข COโ‚‚ utilization
  • โ€ข Biomass cascading
  • โ€ข Plastic-to-fuel
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Multi-Vector Energy Systems

Integrate electricity, heat, and fuel systems for optimal efficiency

Benefits:
System optimizationFlexibilityResilience
Examples:
  • โ€ข Smart energy systems
  • โ€ข Microgrids
  • โ€ข Energy hubs
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