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.
๐ฏSector Decarbonization Simulator
Fuel Mix Configuration
๐งชHydrogen
20%
โกElectricity
30%
๐ฑBiofuels
15%
๐ฅNatural Gas
25%
โ๏ธCoal
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:
- โข Power-to-hydrogen
- โข Power-to-methane
- โข Power-to-ammonia
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Waste Heat Utilization
Capture and repurpose waste heat from industrial processes
Benefits:
Energy efficiencyCost reductionMultiple applications
Examples:
- โข Combined heat & power
- โข District heating
- โข Industrial symbiosis
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Circular Fuel Systems
Create closed-loop systems where waste becomes fuel feedstock
Benefits:
Resource efficiencyWaste reductionCarbon recycling
Examples:
- โข COโ utilization
- โข Biomass cascading
- โข Plastic-to-fuel
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Multi-Vector Energy Systems
Integrate electricity, heat, and fuel systems for optimal efficiency
Benefits:
System optimizationFlexibilityResilience
Examples:
- โข Smart energy systems
- โข Microgrids
- โข Energy hubs