Deployable Green Power Solution

Challenge

The project, "Deployable Green Power Solution," aims to further develop Advent’s commercial HTPEM (High Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane) fuel cell solution. The final system is designed to offer performance and flexibility comparable to a traditional diesel generator but without the associated pollution. The system developed in this project will be integrated into a 20-foot container and operate on green methanol. This methanol will be produced using the Power-to-X method, a combination of green hydrogen from electrolysis and carbon captured through Carbon Capture (CC). Using methanol in a fuel cell results in a CO2-neutral solution with high energy density, significantly reducing emissions of NOx, SOx, and particulate matter (PM), while maintaining the ease of handling, transportation, and storage typical of traditional fossil fuels.

Solution

The project will support and enable the commercialization of a system with a high Technology Readiness Level (TRL) for its individual components but not yet for the complete, integrated system. By engaging in this collaborative project involving multiple end-users, the potential of the system can be demonstrated without requiring end-users to commit to purchasing the product before fully understanding its capabilities.

This project has the potential to establish a substantial market that will continue to grow as national and global climate goals become more stringent for stakeholders. Being among the pioneering forces in this market offers an opportunity for all involved parties—suppliers and the entire value chain—to capture significant market shares while contributing to the green transition of hard-to-abate industries without compromising performance compared to traditional technologies.

Effects of successful commercialization:

• Reduction in CO2 equivalents: (Based on potential carbon capture capacity at CC facilities)

A standard diesel generator emits 2.4–2.8 kg of CO2 per hour, depending on its size and other characteristics. Additionally, construction sites often deploy more than one diesel generator, meaning this system could significantly reduce pollution at such sites and in their surrounding environments.

The same applies to cultural events like festivals, where electricity for lighting, sound, cooling, etc., is typically generated by traditional diesel generators, either because there is no access to the power grid or the grid cannot handle sudden capacity changes.

For example, the average festival attendee emits approximately 1.5 tons of CO2 equivalents during a three-day festival. To meet the Paris Agreement targets, an individual must limit their annual CO2 emissions to a maximum of 2.5 tons by 2030.