@techreport{RankHeberlSterner, author = {Rank, Daniel and Heberl, Michael and Sterner, Michael}, title = {Die CO2-Bilanz der OTH [Ostbayerischen Technische Hochschule Regenburg]}, language = {de} } @article{HofrichterRankHeberletal., author = {Hofrichter, Andreas and Rank, Daniel and Heberl, Michael and Sterner, Michael}, title = {Determination of the optimal power ratio between electrolysis and renewable energy to investigate the effects on the hydrogen production costs}, series = {International Journal of Hydrogen Energy}, volume = {48}, journal = {International Journal of Hydrogen Energy}, number = {5}, publisher = {Elsevier}, issn = {0360-3199}, doi = {10.1016/j.ijhydene.2022.09.263}, pages = {1651 -- 1663}, abstract = {Green hydrogen via renewable powered electrolysis has a high relevance in decarbonization and supply security. Achieving economically competitive hydrogen production costs is a major challenge in times of an energy price crisis. Our objective is to show the economically optimal installed capacity of electrolysers in relation to wind and solar power so swift and credible statements can be made regarding the system design. The ratio between renewable generation and electrolysis power as well as scaling effects, operating behaviour and development of costs are considered. Hydrogen production costs are calculated for four exemplary real PV and wind sites and different ratios of electrolysis to renewable power for the year 2020. The ideal ratio for PV systems is between 14\% and 73\% and for wind between 3.3\% and 143\% for low and high full load hours. The lowest hydrogen production costs are identified at 2.53 €/kg for 50 MW wind power and 72 MW electrolysis power. The results provide plant constructors the possibility to create a cost-optimized design via an optimum ratio of electrolysis to renewable capacity. Therefore, the procedures for planning and dimensioning of selected systems can be drastically simplified.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{GaertnerRankHeberletal., author = {G{\"a}rtner, Sebastian and Rank, Daniel and Heberl, Michael and Gaderer, Matthias and Sterner, Michael}, title = {Integration of Power-To-Methane into Glass Melting Processes}, series = {Proceedings of the International Renewable Energy Storage Conference (IRES 2022)}, volume = {16}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the International Renewable Energy Storage Conference (IRES 2022)}, publisher = {Atlantis Press}, issn = {2589-4943}, doi = {10.2991/978-94-6463-156-2_12}, pages = {147 -- 161}, abstract = {The glass industry is facing increased challenges regarding climate protection targets and rising energy costs. The integration of renewable energy including conversion and storage is a key for both challenges in this energy-intensive industrial sector, which has been mainly relying on fossil gas so far. The options considered to this point for reducing CO2 emissions and switching to a renewable energy supply involve far-reaching changes of the established melting processes. This entails significant risks in terms of influences on glass quality and stable production volumes. The presented approach for the integration of a Power-to-Methane (PtM) system into the glass industry is a completely new concept and has not been considered in detail before. It allows the use of established oxyfuel melting processes, the integration of fluctuating renewable energy sources and a simultaneous reduction of CO2 emissions by more than 78\%. At the same time, natural gas purchases become obsolete. A techno-economic evaluation of the complete PtM process shows, that 1,76 €/m3 or 1,26 €/kg synthetic natural gas are possible with renewable energy supply. Using electricity from the energy grid would require electricity prices < 0,126 €/kWh to allow cost competitive PtM processes in the glass industry. Such electricity prices could be achieved by electricity market-based optimization and operation of the PtM system. This operation strategy would require AI-based algorithms predicting availabilities and prices on future-based markets.}, language = {en} } @unpublished{HeberlWithelmKauletal., author = {Heberl, Michael and Withelm, Christian and Kaul, Anja and Rank, Daniel and Sterner, Michael}, title = {Prospective Life Cycle Assessment of Biological Methanation in a Trickle-Bed Pilot Plant and a Potential Scale-Up}, publisher = {SSRN}, doi = {10.2139/ssrn.4635066}, abstract = {In this study, a pilot-scale trickle-bed reactor for biological methanation and various scale-up scenarios for 2023 and 2050 were investigated using LCA. A best- and worst-case scenario for technology development until 2050 was evolved using cross consistency analysis and morphological field, based on which the data for the ecological models were determined.The results show that the plant scale-up has a very positive effect on the ecological consequences of methanation. In the best-case scenario, the values are a factor of 23-780 lower than those of the actual plant today. A hot-spot analysis showed that especially electrolysis operation has a large impact on total emissions. The final Monte-Carlo simulation shows that the technology is likely to achieve a low GWP with a median of 104.0 kg CO2-eq / MWh CH4.}, language = {en} } @article{HeberlHofrichterRanketal., author = {Heberl, Michael and Hofrichter, Andreas and Rank, Daniel and Bauer, Franz and Sterner, Michael}, title = {Influence of plant dimensioning and location on the ecology of PEM electrolysis}, series = {International Journal of Hydrogen Energy}, volume = {167}, journal = {International Journal of Hydrogen Energy}, publisher = {Elsevier}, issn = {0360-3199}, doi = {10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.151039}, pages = {11}, abstract = {PV and wind systems with PEM electrolysis offer great potential for producing hydrogen with low emissions. Our research has identified the ecologically optimal size of PEM in relation to fixed PV/wind capacities. We calculate efficiencies and production volumes for PEM with 240 capacity and site variations. We analyse the global warming potential of all systems and draw conclusions about the optimal system design. The lowest GWP is achieved at the site with the highest full load hours with 1.32 kg CO2-eq/kg H2 (Wind, 28 MW electrolysis) and 4.24 kg CO2-eq/kg H2 (PV, 23 MW electrolysis). We have identified a clear trend: increasing PV/wind full load hours leads to higher ideal PEM capacities. However, there is a significant discrepancy between the ideal economic and ecological capacity. Furthermore, higher electrolysis capacities can achieve lower emissions as they increasingly operate at a more efficient partial load.}, language = {en} } @article{GaertnerMarxSchubachGadereretal., author = {G{\"a}rtner, Sebastian and Marx-Schubach, Thomas and Gaderer, Matthias and Schmitz, Gerhard and Sterner, Michael}, title = {Techno-Economic Analysis of Carbon Dioxide Separation for an Innovative Energy Concept towards Low-Emission Glass Melting}, series = {energies}, volume = {16}, journal = {energies}, number = {5}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, doi = {10.3390/en16052140}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:898-opus4-53627}, pages = {1 -- 25}, abstract = {The currently still high fossil energy demand is forcing the glass industry to search for innovative approaches for the reduction in CO2 emissions and the integration of renewable energy sources. In this paper, a novel power-to-methane concept is presented and discussed for this purpose. A special focus is on methods for the required CO2 capture from typical flue gases in the glass industry, which have hardly been explored to date. To close this research gap, process simulation models are developed to investigate post-combustion CO2 capture by absorption processes, followed by a techno-economic evaluation. Due to reduced flue gas volume, the designed CO2 capture plant is found to be much smaller (40 m3 absorber column volume) than absorption-based CO2 separation processes for power plants (12,560 m3 absorber column volume). As there are many options for waste heat utilization in the glass industry, the waste heat required for CO2 desorption can be generated in a particularly efficient and cost-effective way. The resulting CO2 separation costs range between 41 and 42 EUR/t CO2, depending on waste heat utilization for desorption. These costs are below the values of 50-65 EUR/t CO2 for comparable industrial applications. Despite these promising economic results, there are still some technical restrictions in terms of solvent degradation due to the high oxygen content in flue gas compositions. The results of this study point towards parametric studies for approaching these issues, such as the use of secondary and tertiary amines as solvents, or the optimization of operating conditions such as stripper pressure for further cost reductions potential.}, language = {en} } @techreport{GerhardsWeberKlafkaetal., author = {Gerhards, Christoph and Weber, Urban and Klafka, Peter and Golla, Stefan and Hagedorn, Gregor and Baumann, Franz and Brendel, Heiko and Breyer, Christian and Clausen, Jens and Creutzig, Felix and Daub, Claus-Heinrich and Helgenberger, Sebastian and Hentschel, Karl-Martin and von Hirschhausen, Christian and Jordan, Ulrike and Kemfert, Claudia and Krause, Harald and Linow, Sven and Oei, Pao-Yu and Pehnt, Martin and Pfennig, Andreas and Pr{\"a}ger, Fabian and Quaschning, Volker and Schneider, Jens and Spindler, Uli and Stelzer, Volker and Sterner, Michael and Wagener-Lohse, Georg and Weinsziehr, Theresa}, title = {Klimavertr{\"a}gliche Energieversorgung f{\"u}r Deutschland - 16 Orientierungspunkte}, series = {Diskussionsbeitr{\"a}ge der Scinetists for Future ; 7}, journal = {Diskussionsbeitr{\"a}ge der Scinetists for Future ; 7}, doi = {10.5281/zenodo.4409334}, abstract = {Als fairer Beitrag Deutschlands zur Einhaltung der globalen 1,5-Grad-Grenze werden 16 Orientierungspunkte f{\"u}r eine klimavertr{\"a}gliche Energieversorgung vorgestellt. Es wird davon ausgegangen, dass hierf{\"u}r die deutschen energiebedingten CO2-Emissio­nen in etwa 15 Jahren weitgehend auf Null sinken m{\"u}ssen. Energieeinsparung hilft, den notwendigen Ausbau von regenerativen Erzeugungskapazit{\"a}ten zu verringern. Der Verkehrssektor kann ebenso wie die Bereiche Prozess- und Geb{\"a}udew{\"a}rme hier­zu wesentlich beitragen. Die Kernenergie ist mit großen Risiken belastet und kann nicht hinreichend schnell aufgebaut werden. Biomasse in Form von Energie­pflan­zen zu nutzen, ist ineffizient und steht im Konflikt mit anderen Arten der Land­nut­zung. Importe klimaneutral erzeugter Energietr{\"a}ger in sehr großem Umfang er­for­dern extrem große Investitionen im Ausland. Sie sind eine ungesicherte Option auf die Zukunft. Entscheidend ist daher der ausreichend schnelle Ausbau von Photovoltaik (PV) und Wind­kraft in Deutschland. Sch{\"a}tzungsweise kann der Elektrizit{\"a}tsbedarf im Jahr 2030 z.B. durch den Ausbau auf ca. 350 GW PV und ca. 150 GW Windkraft nahe­zu voll­st{\"a}ndig regenerativ gedeckt werden. Damit ließe sich eine zum großen Teil elek­tri­fizierte Mobilit{\"a}t und W{\"a}rmeversorgung betreiben und ein Teil des ben{\"o}­tig­ten "gr{\"u}­nen" Wasserstoffs in Deutschland bereitstellen. Hierf{\"u}r ist ein j{\"a}hr­licher Zu­bau von durchschnittlich ca. 30 GW PV und ca. 9 GW Windkraft n{\"o}tig. Dies ist ca. sechs- (PV) bzw. dreimal (Wind) so hoch wie bisher vorgesehen und verlangt eine ge­sell­schaft­liche Kraftanstrengung. Ein weiter verz{\"o}gerter Ausbau m{\"u}sste mit noch deut­lich gr{\"o}ßeren gesellschaftlichen Anstrengungen f{\"u}r drastische Energieeinspa­run­gen oder Importe erneuerbarer Energie ausgeglichen werden. Insgesamt k{\"o}nnte dies noch deutlich schwieriger zu realisieren sein, als ein ambitionierter Ausbau. Da der Auf­bau der Kapazit{\"a}ten mehrere Jahre erfordert, ist es m{\"o}glich nachzusteuern, z. B. wenn erkennbar wird, dass sich ein ausreichend großer globaler Markt f{\"u}r Importe ent­wi­ckelt. Bis dahin ist es aus Verantwortung gegen­{\"u}ber der Zukunft und im Sinne des Pariser Vertrages empfehlenswert, die hier genannten Ausbauziele zu verfol­gen. Gr{\"u}ner, also aus erneuerbaren Energien hergestellter Wasserstoff und daraus abge­lei­tete Syntheseprodukte sind f{\"u}r die Dekarbonisierung von Industrieprozessen, den Flug- und Schiffsverkehr sowie f{\"u}r die Absicherung der Energieversorgung bei Dun­kel­flauten n{\"o}tig. Ohne die genannten Ausbauziele f{\"u}r Wind und Solar noch drastisch weiter zu erh{\"o}hen, stehen diese Produkte f{\"u}r Straßenverkehr und W{\"a}rmeversor­gung jedoch nicht in ausreichenden Mengen zur Verf{\"u}gung. Techniken zum Aus­gleich zwischen Elektrizit{\"a}tsangebot und -nachfrage sind verf{\"u}gbar und sollten recht­zeitig auf- bzw. ausgebaut werden. Hierzu geh{\"o}ren: Stromaustausch mit den Nach­barl{\"a}ndern, Flexibilisierung des Verbrauchs und Energiespeicherung. F{\"u}r deren Inte­gration sowie den Ausbau der Netze sollten z{\"u}gig verbesserte rechtliche Rah­men­bedingungen geschaffen werden. Die Kosten eines klimavertr{\"a}glichen Energiesystems sind mittel- bis langfristig nicht h{\"o}­her als im derzeitigen System. Gleichzeitig entstehen Arbeitspl{\"a}tze und Export­chan­cen durch Aufbau, Betrieb und Wartung einer regenerativen Energieversorgung in Deutschland und die energetische Geb{\"a}udesanierung. Die politischen Rahmenbe­din­gungen entscheiden, ob eine klimavertr{\"a}gliche Energieversorgung Deutschlands ge­lingt.}, language = {de} } @article{BauerSterner, author = {Bauer, Franz and Sterner, Michael}, title = {Impacts of lifestyle changes on energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions in Germany}, series = {Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews}, volume = {207}, journal = {Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {1364-0321}, doi = {10.1016/j.rser.2024.114944}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:898-opus4-77682}, pages = {17}, abstract = {Most energy scenario studies typically focus on technological options and fuel substitution for decarbonising future energy systems. Lifestyle changes are rarely considered, although they can significantly reduce energy demand and climate change mitigation efforts. By using an energy system model, this study shows that it is possible to reduce final energy demand in Germany by 61 \% in 2050 relative to 2019 levels, resulting in an annual per capita energy demand of 44 GJ for a representative country of the Global North. This goal can be achieved through a combination of technological measures and lifestyle changes without sacrificing a decent standard of living. Societal chances can eliminate reliance on not-yet-established negative emission technologies, reduce energy dependency, and reduce the need for energy-intensive hydrogen and e-fuels. Downsizing the energy system provides an opportunity for strengthening climate change mitigation, decrease material demand and reduce land use.}, language = {en} } @incollection{SternerEckertHenningetal., author = {Sterner, Michael and Eckert, Fabian and Henning, Hans-Martin and Trost, Tobias}, title = {Storage Demand in the Transport and Chemical Sector}, series = {Handbook of Energy Storage}, booktitle = {Handbook of Energy Storage}, editor = {Sterner, Michael and Stadler, Ingo}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin, Heidelberg}, isbn = {978-3-662-55503-3}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-662-55504-0_5}, pages = {165 -- 188}, abstract = {In the transport sector, energy transition is still in its beginnings: shares of renewable fuels are at 5\% and are, with the exception of a small percentage in electrical rail transport, almost entirely restricted to biofuel. The transport sector, i.e., road, air, shipping, and rail traffic, consumes around 30\% of all final energy in Germany and its dependency of over 90\% on petroleum is still very high. As a result, its shares in greenhouse gas emissions are at 20\%. The necessary structural change in mobility, based on energy transition, is closely linked to the question of operating energy and of energy storage also. Aside from vehicles directly powered by wind or solar energy, mobility without storage is not possible: fuel tanks in cars, gas stations, and airplanes are omnipresent. The focus of the considerations on storage demand in the transport sector is on the question of how these storages can be used with renewable energies via bio and synthetic fuels, and on the question of how much storage is necessary for these new drive technologies, such as e-mobility. Before this, mobility needs today and in future need to be examined. In the chemical sector, the situation is very much alike: there is a great dependency on fossil resources, and decarbonization is inevitable to achieve ambitious climate goals. The structural change to convert and store renewable electricity as primary energy via power-to-X (PtX) represents a storage demand. First estimates will conclude this chapter.}, language = {en} } @incollection{SternerBreuerDreesetal., author = {Sterner, Michael and Breuer, Christopher and Drees, Tim and Eckert, Fabian and Maaz, Andreas and Pape, Carsten and Rotering, Niklas and Thema, Martin}, title = {Storage Demand in Power Supply}, series = {Handbook of Energy Storage}, booktitle = {Handbook of Energy Storage}, editor = {Sterner, Michael and Stadler, Ingo}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin, Heidelberg}, isbn = {978-3-662-55503-3}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-662-55504-0_3}, pages = {51 -- 136}, abstract = {Energy storage systems (in the past as well as today) are one significant part in the energy supply. The following three chapters describe how storage demand will develop in the future for the electricity, heat, and traffic sectors, as well as for non-energetic consumption of fossil resources (the chemical industry). Chapter 3, the core of this section on storage demand, makes clear how and why the electricity sector is the nucleus of the energy supply of all sectors and why it creates essential bridges between electricity, heat, and transport sectors, as well as with the chemical industry. If planned electricity network expansion takes place and flexibilities in generation and consumption are fully exploited, the demand for electricity storage, according to present estimates, will only reach a significant scale at 60-80\% shares of renewable energy in the power supply. Network expansion has a great impact on the storage demand, as well as flexible power generation in power plants, combined heat and power (CHP), and flexible consumption via demand-side management (DSM). Four studies in the context of storage demand and the role of energy storage systems for flexibility are comprehensively addressed. The authors and the co-authors were themselves participants in these studies, which will be complemented by ongoing research. A meta-study summary of the main results is shown in Abschn. 3.7, and these results are compared with seven further studies.}, language = {en} } @incollection{SternerEckertGerhardtetal., author = {Sterner, Michael and Eckert, Fabian and Gerhardt, Norman and Henning, Hans-Martin and Palzer, Andreas}, title = {Heating Supply Storage Requirements}, series = {Handbook of Energy Storage}, booktitle = {Handbook of Energy Storage}, editor = {Sterner, Michael and Stadler, Ingo}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin, Heidelberg}, isbn = {978-3-662-55503-3}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-662-55504-0_4}, pages = {137 -- 163}, abstract = {Unlike the electricity sector, heating and cooling storage requirements have attracted little public attention. This is because these storage requirements have generally already been met, and will not change significantly in the future. In the electricity sector by contrast, there will be a significant shift from primary energy storage to electricity and final energy storage. Both sectors have remarkably high storage requirements. Almost all households have thermal buffers. The same is true of renewable energy heating systems such as pellet heating, geothermal, or solar-thermal systems. Some households with liquid gas or oil heating even have two storage units: a fuel tank and a thermal buffer. Exceptions include heating systems with upstream storage such as district heating or gas storage. In the future, integration of the electricity and heating sectors by combined heat and power (CHP) generation, heat pumps, power-to-heat (PtH), and power-to-gas (PtG) will facilitate the use of renewable energy, and lead to a paradigm shift. Relying on results from various studies, this chapter examines the development of heating supply in Germany and the resulting thermal storage requirements. The chapter's later sections provide surplus and storage potential estimates. Cooling requirements are included as 'process cooling' under 'process heat', and as 'air-conditioning' over 'room heating'. It is primarily integrated into electricity demand.}, language = {en} } @incollection{SternerStadlerEckertetal., author = {Sterner, Michael and Stadler, Ingo and Eckert, Fabian and Gerhardt, Norman and von Olshausen, Christian and Thema, Martin and Trost, Tobias}, title = {Storage Integration for Coupling Different Energy Sectors}, series = {Handbook of Energy Storage}, booktitle = {Handbook of Energy Storage}, editor = {Sterner, Michael and Stadler, Ingo}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin, Heidelberg}, isbn = {978-3-662-55503-3}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-662-55504-0_14}, pages = {757 -- 803}, abstract = {Electricity is becoming the primary source of energy, a trend that is particularly apparent through the coupling of the electricity sector with other energy sectors. In addition to the established links between the electricity and heating sectors using combined heat and power (CHP), which is supplemented by electric heat-pumps and power-to-heat (PtH), other new links are also emerging. These links are manifesting in the form of electro-mobility and electric fuels in the electricity and transport sectors; and in the electricity and gas sector they are appearing in the form of power-to-gas (PtG). The production of basic chemical materials such as methanol or polymers using electrical energy, water, and CO2 will also play a role in the future. However, the latter will not be dealt with explicitly here. Instead we will consider in detail other aspects of electricity as a primary energy source and its integration and application for energy storage.}, language = {en} } @incollection{SternerStadlerEckertetal., author = {Sterner, Michael and Stadler, Ingo and Eckert, Fabian and Thema, Martin}, title = {Storage Integration in Individual Energy Sectors}, series = {Handbook of Energy Storage}, booktitle = {Handbook of Energy Storage}, editor = {Sterner, Michael and Stadler, Ingo}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin, Heidelberg}, isbn = {978-3-662-55503-3}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-662-55504-0_13}, pages = {675 -- 755}, abstract = {How is energy storage integrated and currently implemented in the electricity supply, heating supply, and mobility sectors? This chapter provides both theoretical and practical answers to that question. The chapter focuses on the integration of renewable energy. Cross-sectoral energy storage systems that link the electricity, heating, and mobility sectors are discussed in Kap. 14. This chapter focuses on storage integration in the electricity sector. After considering stand-alone networks, the chapter uses practical examples to analyze the various storage applications in the European network. The chapter concludes with a discussion of storage integration in the heating and transportation sectors.}, language = {en} } @article{ThemaSternerLencketal., author = {Thema, Martin and Sterner, Michael and Lenck, Thorsten and G{\"o}tz, Philipp}, title = {Necessity and Impact of Power-to-gas on Energy Transition in Germany}, series = {Energy Procedia}, volume = {99}, journal = {Energy Procedia}, publisher = {Elsevier}, doi = {10.1016/j.egypro.2016.10.129}, pages = {392 -- 400}, abstract = {The present paper gives an outlook on a bandwidth of required installed power-to-gas capacity in the German power sector fed by 100\% renewable generation until 2050. Two scenarios were simulated to quantify cost effects of power-to-gas on the electricity system: once with, once without additional short-term flexibility options to a system using fossil natural gas as sole flexibility option instead. As a result, at latest in 2035, power-to-gas capacity expansion has to take place to reach required installed capacities of up to 89-134 GW in 2050. Application of power-to-gas as long-term flexibility leads to cost savings of up to 11,7-19 bn Euro enabling a fully renewable system in 2050.}, language = {en} } @incollection{SternerThema, author = {Sterner, Michael and Thema, Martin}, title = {Comparison of Storage Systems}, series = {Handbook of Energy Storage}, volume = {6}, booktitle = {Handbook of Energy Storage}, editor = {Sterner, Michael and Stadler, Ingo}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin, Heidelberg}, isbn = {978-3-662-55503-3}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-662-55504-0_12}, pages = {637 -- 672}, abstract = {There are several approaches to classifying energy storage systems (see Chaps. 1 and 2). Storage systems are used in a large number of different technologies at various stages of development, and in a wide range of application areas (see Chaps. 3 to 5). This chapter compares the capabilities of the different storage systems using the following criteria:This comparison of storage systems also provides a convenient overview of the various storage systems and their capabilities.}, language = {en} } @misc{Sterner, author = {Sterner, Michael}, title = {Wie wird Deutschland klimaneutral? Neue L{\"o}sungen f{\"u}r erneuerbare Energieerzeugung}, series = {Jahreskonferenz der Stiftung Nagelschneider zur Erforschung, M{\"u}nchen, 19.11.2021}, journal = {Jahreskonferenz der Stiftung Nagelschneider zur Erforschung, M{\"u}nchen, 19.11.2021}, address = {M{\"u}nchen}, language = {de} } @misc{Sterner, author = {Sterner, Michael}, title = {Strom - W{\"a}rme - Verkehr - Industrie: das Zusammenspiel der Sektoren {\"u}ber Power-to-X}, series = {Deutscher Ingenieurtag 2021, D{\"u}sseldorf 20. Mai 2021}, journal = {Deutscher Ingenieurtag 2021, D{\"u}sseldorf 20. Mai 2021}, publisher = {VDI-Verlag}, language = {de} } @misc{Sterner, author = {Sterner, Michael}, title = {Power-to-X for Europes Energy Transformation - Booster H2Global}, series = {Hydrogen Online Workshop Conference (Mission Hydrogen), 25.03.2021}, journal = {Hydrogen Online Workshop Conference (Mission Hydrogen), 25.03.2021}, language = {en} } @misc{Sterner, author = {Sterner, Michael}, title = {Sektorenkopplung mit Solarstrom: Theorie und Praxis}, series = {17. Nationale Photovoltaik-Tagung, Kursaal Bern, Schweiz 26.03.2019}, journal = {17. Nationale Photovoltaik-Tagung, Kursaal Bern, Schweiz 26.03.2019}, language = {de} } @misc{Sterner, author = {Sterner, Michael}, title = {Technologieausblick Solarstromspeicher}, series = {Innovationsforum Photovoltaik, 18. Oktober 2021, Linz}, journal = {Innovationsforum Photovoltaik, 18. Oktober 2021, Linz}, language = {de} } @misc{Sterner, author = {Sterner, Michael}, title = {Ohne Speicher, Wasserstoff und Power-to-X keine Dekarbonisierung von Verkehr und Industrie - M{\"o}glichkeiten und Notwendigkeit der integrierten Sektorenkopplung}, series = {CIGRE/CIRED Informationsveranstaltung 2020, Leipzig, 13.10.2020}, journal = {CIGRE/CIRED Informationsveranstaltung 2020, Leipzig, 13.10.2020}, language = {de} } @misc{SternerThema, author = {Sterner, Michael and Thema, Martin}, title = {Technologies status and perspectives of Power-to-Gas in connection with seasonal underground storage}, series = {European Workshop on Underground Energy Storage, Paris 07.11.2019}, journal = {European Workshop on Underground Energy Storage, Paris 07.11.2019}, language = {en} } @misc{Sterner, author = {Sterner, Michael}, title = {Power-to-Gas technologies in the energy sector and their role in the fight against climate change}, series = {Hungarian Power-to-Gas REKK Forum, Budapest Corvinus University, 12.02.2020}, journal = {Hungarian Power-to-Gas REKK Forum, Budapest Corvinus University, 12.02.2020}, language = {en} } @misc{Sterner, author = {Sterner, Michael}, title = {Megathema Wasserstoff: Power-to-X im Kontext der Energiewende und des Klimaschutzes in Deutschland}, series = {IRES Symposium, Berlin 18.11.2020}, journal = {IRES Symposium, Berlin 18.11.2020}, language = {de} } @misc{Sterner, author = {Sterner, Michael}, title = {Die Rolle von Wasserstoff in allen Sektoren}, series = {Sektoren{\"u}bergreifende Erkenntnisse zu PtX Fachforum "Wasserstoff Technologie, Prozesssicherheit und Regionalentwicklung", Kurt-Schwabe-Institut f{\"u}r Mess- und Sensortechnik Meinsberg e.V.) Meinsberg, 23.9.2020}, journal = {Sektoren{\"u}bergreifende Erkenntnisse zu PtX Fachforum "Wasserstoff Technologie, Prozesssicherheit und Regionalentwicklung", Kurt-Schwabe-Institut f{\"u}r Mess- und Sensortechnik Meinsberg e.V.) Meinsberg, 23.9.2020}, language = {de} } @misc{Sterner, author = {Sterner, Michael}, title = {Power-to-X im Kontext der Energiewende und des Klimaschutzes in Deutschland}, series = {Hydrogen Dialogue H2.Bayern, 18.11.2020, N{\"u}rnberg Friedrich-Alexander-Universit{\"a}t}, journal = {Hydrogen Dialogue H2.Bayern, 18.11.2020, N{\"u}rnberg Friedrich-Alexander-Universit{\"a}t}, language = {de} } @misc{Sterner, author = {Sterner, Michael}, title = {The role of green H 2 + Power-to-X in the German Energy Transition}, series = {First Brazilian-German Green Hydrogen Congress, Brasilia 06.10.2020}, journal = {First Brazilian-German Green Hydrogen Congress, Brasilia 06.10.2020}, language = {en} } @misc{Sterner, author = {Sterner, Michael}, title = {Bedeutung des Klimaschutzes f{\"u}r die Wirtschaft in Ostbayern}, series = {Veranstaltungsreihe der Freunde der OTH Regensburg e. V., Regensburg, Regensburg 25.11.2020}, journal = {Veranstaltungsreihe der Freunde der OTH Regensburg e. V., Regensburg, Regensburg 25.11.2020}, language = {de} } @misc{Sterner, author = {Sterner, Michael}, title = {Gas aus einer Gesamtenergieversorgungsperspektive - Warum wir Power-to-X f{\"u}r die Klimaneutralit{\"a}t brauchen}, series = {Kopernikus-Konferenz Projekt "Ensure" (Deutsche Umwelthilfe), 15. April 2021}, journal = {Kopernikus-Konferenz Projekt "Ensure" (Deutsche Umwelthilfe), 15. April 2021}, language = {de} } @misc{Sterner, author = {Sterner, Michael}, title = {Vom Klimaschutz zum Wasserstoff in Verkehr und Industrie - jetzt regional handeln}, series = {Kick-Off Workshop: HyExpert Wasserstoffmodellregion Fichtelgebirge, Wunsiedel, 22.09.2020}, journal = {Kick-Off Workshop: HyExpert Wasserstoffmodellregion Fichtelgebirge, Wunsiedel, 22.09.2020}, language = {de} } @misc{Sterner, author = {Sterner, Michael}, title = {Wasserstoff als zentraler Baustein der Energiewende in S{\"u}ddeutschland: Powerto- Gas und der rechtliche Rahmen}, series = {1. Wasserstofftag S{\"u}ddeutschland, Um 29.10.2020}, journal = {1. Wasserstofftag S{\"u}ddeutschland, Um 29.10.2020}, language = {de} } @misc{Sterner, author = {Sterner, Michael}, title = {Warum wir Power-to-X f{\"u}r die Klimaneutralit{\"a}t und Mobilit{\"a}tswende brauchen}, series = {DECHEMA Fachforum Diesel: Mobilit{\"a}tswende durch alternative Antriebe und Kraftstoffe:, Frankfurt 02.12.2020}, journal = {DECHEMA Fachforum Diesel: Mobilit{\"a}tswende durch alternative Antriebe und Kraftstoffe:, Frankfurt 02.12.2020}, language = {de} } @misc{Sterner, author = {Sterner, Michael}, title = {Gr{\"u}ner Wasserstoff - wo wir ihn brauchen f{\"u}r die Klimaneutralit{\"a}t}, series = {Energiewendeforum Wasserstoff (Gr{\"u}ner Strom Label e. V.), Bonn, 21. September 2021}, journal = {Energiewendeforum Wasserstoff (Gr{\"u}ner Strom Label e. V.), Bonn, 21. September 2021}, language = {de} } @misc{Sterner, author = {Sterner, Michael}, title = {Die Grenzen des Wasserstoff-Hypes}, series = {1. Mitteldeutscher Wasserstoffkongress, 2. November 2021, Leuna CCE Kulturhaus}, journal = {1. Mitteldeutscher Wasserstoffkongress, 2. November 2021, Leuna CCE Kulturhaus}, language = {de} } @misc{Sterner, author = {Sterner, Michael}, title = {Wasserstoff - Energietr{\"a}ger der Zukunft}, series = {BBA Forum, Passau 24.11.2020}, journal = {BBA Forum, Passau 24.11.2020}, language = {de} } @incollection{StadlerSterner, author = {Stadler, Ingo and Sterner, Michael}, title = {Urban Energy Storage and Sector Coupling}, series = {Urban Energy Transition}, booktitle = {Urban Energy Transition}, editor = {Droege, Peter}, edition = {2. ed.}, publisher = {Elsevier}, isbn = {978-0-08-102074-6}, doi = {10.1016/B978-0-08-102074-6.00026-7}, pages = {225 -- 244}, abstract = {Global warming, greenhouse gas emissions, and the general transition toward renewable energy resources are mentioned many times within this book, and will not be repeated again here. Countries that are transitioning to use of more renewable energy sources are mainly using wind and solar power—except for a few countries that, due to their prerequisites, will mainly use hydro power and/or bioenergy. The transmission process in terms of energy generation so far is mainly happening in rural areas—not in urban centers. Most technologies do not really play an important role in urban areas, and are mainly focused on the application of solar energy. Solar energy is widely applied more in rural areas, although investigations show that its application in urban areas already fits well into the existing grid infrastructure. Whereas rural areas are more prone to grid integration problems, the energy infrastructure in urban centers is already well prepared for renewables integration. In fostering tight bundles of potentially linked energy generation, distribution, networking, and use across power and thermal systems in stationary and mobile modes, urban centers become particularly critical in the energy transition processes as energy systems are becoming completely based on renewable sources without a nuclear or fossil-based backbone. This chapter discusses the almost unlimited energy storage possibilities. It will show their enormous capabilities, but also their significant differences in many physical and economical parameters. Next, the authors discuss the necessity of combining and coupling the different energy sectors for electricity, heat, cold, gas, and transport. Finally, the authors present the conclusion that only when coupling the energy sectors and using cheap and efficient energy storage options from one energy sector to solve challenges within another energy sector will the energy transition process be managed in an efficient way.}, language = {en} } @incollection{Sterner, author = {Sterner, Michael}, title = {Power-to-Gas}, series = {Handbook of Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation}, volume = {36}, booktitle = {Handbook of Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation}, editor = {Chen, Wei-Yin and Suzuki, Toshio and Lackner, Maximilian}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {New York, NY}, isbn = {978-1-4614-6431-0}, doi = {10.1007/978-1-4614-6431-0_89-1}, pages = {1 -- 51}, abstract = {This chapter provides an overview on the storage technology power-to-gas for the decarbonization of all energy sectors. Other than "negative emissions" with CCS or biomass, which have clear limits in potentials, costs and environmental benefits, storage and energy conversion technologies like power-to-gas and power-to-x enable the decarbonization by neutralizing the CO2 footprint of all energy services. Via the conversion of renewable electricity into chemical energy carriers like renewable hydrogen or renewable hydrocarbons, the existing fossil infrastructure with vast and sufficient storage and transport capacities can be used with carbon neutral renewable energy. After showing the demand for storage technologies, the technology components of power-to-gas are described, building the basis for the storage system power-to-gas itself that is described in detail, including efficiency, potential, CO2 emissions, and costs. In conclusion, a technical pathway of decarbonization including costs is described for the industrial nation of Germany and necessary policy frameworks are derived.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ThemaBellackWeidlichetal., author = {Thema, Martin and Bellack, Annett and Weidlich, Tobias and Huber, Harald and Karl, J{\"u}rgen and Sterner, Michael}, title = {Optimizing biological CO2-methanation in a trickle-bed reactor}, series = {6th International Conference on Renewable Energy Gas Technology, 20-21 May 2019, Malm{\"o}, Sweden. Conference proceedings}, booktitle = {6th International Conference on Renewable Energy Gas Technology, 20-21 May 2019, Malm{\"o}, Sweden. Conference proceedings}, editor = {Held, J{\"o}rgen}, publisher = {Renewable Energy Technology International AB}, address = {Lund, Sweden}, pages = {93 -- 94}, language = {en} } @misc{ThemaBellackWeidlichetal., author = {Thema, Martin and Bellack, Annett and Weidlich, Tobias and Huber, Harald and Karl, J{\"u}rgen and Sterner, Michael}, title = {Optimierung biologischer CO2-Methanisierung im Rieselbett-Reaktor}, series = {4. Regensburger Energiekongress, Regensburg 26.-27.02.2019}, journal = {4. Regensburger Energiekongress, Regensburg 26.-27.02.2019}, language = {de} } @misc{Sterner, author = {Sterner, Michael}, title = {Insight into Power-to-Gas/Liquids: a solution for sustainable transport besides e-mobility}, series = {Conference Low Carbon Transport - Engineering the Fuels of the Future (Institution of Mechanical Engineers), London 09.07.2019}, journal = {Conference Low Carbon Transport - Engineering the Fuels of the Future (Institution of Mechanical Engineers), London 09.07.2019}, publisher = {Institution of Mechanical Engineers}, address = {London}, language = {en} } @techreport{MichaelSternerMareikeJentschUweHolzhammer, author = {Michael Sterner, and Mareike Jentsch, and Uwe Holzhammer,}, title = {Energiewirtschaftliche und {\"o}kologische Bewertung eines Windgas-Angebotes}, publisher = {Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy System Technology}, address = {Kassel}, doi = {10.13140/RG.2.2.25093.68328}, abstract = {In this technical report, (1) the benefits of the new technology for future energy supply are discussed, (2) the climate protection effect of wind gas is discussed, and (3) a reasonable use of wind energy for gas generation is analyzed. In particular, windgas in the heat market is discussed in the utilization cascade of wind energy. The new "power-to-gas" concept opens up completely new possibilities for the integration of renewable energies and for coupling the electricity and gas grids. The Sabatier process, which has been known for 100 years, was first developed for this purpose in 2008 under the leadership of the Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research and Fraunhofer IWES (formerly ISET) with electrolysis to create the "power-to-gas" concept for energy storage. A first pilot plant was built by ZSW Stuttgart on behalf of SolarFuel in 2009. This plant proves the technical feasibility of the new technology. Renewable gas is stored, transported and used as required as control and reserve energy via reconversion, e.g. in combined cycle power plants. In this way, decentrally generated renewable electricity is converted into a CO2 -neutral energy carrier with high energy density. The key advantage of renewable methane is the use of existing infrastructure such as gas grids, gas storage and end-use equipment for the integration of renewable energy. Technologies for natural gas are state of the art and commercially available. Methane also has three times the energy density of hydrogen.}, language = {en} } @techreport{SternerThemaEckertetal., author = {Sterner, Michael and Thema, Martin and Eckert, Fabian and Moser, Albert and Sch{\"a}fer, Andreas and Drees, Tim and Christian Rehtanz, and Ulf H{\"a}ger, and Kays, Jan and Seack, Andr{\´e} and Dirk Uwe Sauer, and Matthias Leuthold, and Philipp St{\"o}cker,}, title = {Stromspeicher in der Energiewende - Untersuchung zum Bedarf an neuen Stromspeichern in Deutschland f{\"u}r den Erzeugungsausgleich, Systemdienstleistungen und im Verteilnetz}, publisher = {Agora Energiewende}, address = {Berlin}, doi = {10.13140/RG.2.2.31804.56964}, abstract = {Wie groß ist der Speicherbedarf in Deutschland in der weiteren Umsetzung der Energiewende? Welche Rolle spielen Batteriespeicher, Pumpspeicher, Power-to-Gas etc. im Kontext anderer Flexibilit{\"a}tsoptionen auf den verschiedenen Netzebenen? Wie entwickelt sich der Markt f{\"u}r Batterien und Wasserstoff? In unserer Agora-Speicherstudie haben wir auch erstmalig den Begriff Power-to-X definiert und damit die bis dato entstandenen Begriffe Power-to-Gas, Power-to-Liquids, Power-to-Products, Power-to-Chemicals etc. zusammengefasst.}, language = {de} } @incollection{Sterner, author = {Sterner, Michael}, title = {Power-to-Gas}, series = {Handbook of Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation}, booktitle = {Handbook of Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation}, editor = {Chen, Wei-Yin and Suzuki, Toshio and Lackner, Maximilian}, edition = {2}, publisher = {Springer VS}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-319-14408-5}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-14409-2_89}, pages = {2775 -- 2825}, abstract = {This chapter provides an overview on the storage technology power-to-gas for the decarbonization of all energy sectors. Other than "negative emissions" with CCS or biomass, which have clear limits in potentials, costs and environmental benefits, storage and energy conversion technologies like power-to-gas and power-to-x enable the decarbonization by neutralizing the CO2 footprint of all energy services. Via the conversion of renewable electricity into chemical energy carriers like renewable hydrogen or renewable hydrocarbons, the existing fossil infrastructure with vast and sufficient storage and transport capacities can be used with carbon neutral renewable energy. After showing the demand for storage technologies, the technology components of power-to-gas are described, building the basis for the storage system power-to-gas itself that is described in detail, including efficiency, potential, CO2 emissions, and costs. In conclusion, a technical pathway of decarbonization including costs is described for the industrial nation of Germany and necessary policy frameworks are derived.}, language = {en} } @incollection{JentschTrostSterner, author = {Jentsch, Mareike and Trost, Tobias and Sterner, Michael}, title = {Optimal Use of Power-to-Gas Energy Storage Systems in an 85\% Renewable Energy Scenario}, series = {Energy Procedia}, volume = {46}, booktitle = {Energy Procedia}, publisher = {Elsevier}, issn = {1876-6102}, doi = {10.1016/j.egypro.2014.01.180}, pages = {254 -- 261}, abstract = {In future energy systems with high shares of fluctuating renewable energy generation, electricity storage will become increasingly important for the utilization of surplus energy. The Power-to-Gas (PtG) technology is one promising option for solving the challenge of long-term electricity storage and is theoretically able to ease situations of grid congestion at the same time. This article presents the perspectives of PtG in an 85\% renewable energy scenario for Germany, quantifying an economic optimum for the PtG capacity as well as an optimized spatial PtG deployment.}, language = {en} } @incollection{SternerThema, author = {Sterner, Michael and Thema, Martin}, title = {Vergleich der Speichersysteme}, series = {Energiespeicher - Bedarf, Technologien, Integration}, booktitle = {Energiespeicher - Bedarf, Technologien, Integration}, edition = {2. Auflage}, publisher = {Springer Vieweg}, address = {Berlin ; Heidelberg}, isbn = {978-3-662-48893-5}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-662-48893-5_12}, pages = {645 -- 682}, subject = {Energiespeicher}, language = {de} } @incollection{SternerStadlerEckertetal., author = {Sterner, Michael and Stadler, Ingo and Eckert, Fabian and Gerhardt, Norman and von Olshausen, Christian and Thema, Martin and Trost, Tobias}, title = {Speicherintegration zur Kopplung unterschiedlicher Energiesektoren}, series = {Energiespeicher - Bedarf, Technologien, Integration}, booktitle = {Energiespeicher - Bedarf, Technologien, Integration}, edition = {2. Auflage}, publisher = {Springer Vieweg}, address = {Berlin ; Heidelberg}, isbn = {978-3-662-48893-5}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-662-48893-5_14}, pages = {769 -- 818}, subject = {Energieversorgung}, language = {de} } @incollection{SternerBreuerDreesetal., author = {Sterner, Michael and Breuer, Christopher and Drees, Tim and Eckert, Fabian and Maaz, Andreas and Pape, Carsten and Rotering, Niklas and Thema, Martin}, title = {Speicherbedarf in der Stromversorgung}, series = {Energiespeicher - Bedarf, Technologien, Integration}, booktitle = {Energiespeicher - Bedarf, Technologien, Integration}, edition = {2. Auflage}, publisher = {Springer Vieweg}, address = {Berlin ; Heidelberg}, isbn = {978-3-662-48893-5}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-662-48893-5_3}, pages = {53 -- 140}, subject = {Speicherbedarf}, language = {de} } @incollection{SternerEckertGerhardtetal., author = {Sterner, Michael and Eckert, Fabian and Gerhardt, Norman and Henning, Hans-Martin and Palzer, Andreas}, title = {Speicherbedarf in der W{\"a}rmeversorgung}, series = {Energiespeicher - Bedarf, Technologien, Integration}, booktitle = {Energiespeicher - Bedarf, Technologien, Integration}, edition = {2. Auflage}, publisher = {Springer Vieweg}, address = {Berlin ; Heidelberg}, isbn = {978-3-662-48893-5}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-662-48893-5_4}, pages = {141 -- 168}, subject = {Energiespeicher}, language = {de} } @incollection{SternerStadlerEckertetal., author = {Sterner, Michael and Stadler, Ingo and Eckert, Fabian and Thema, Martin}, title = {Speicherintegration in einzelnen Energiesektoren}, series = {Energiespeicher - Bedarf, Technologien, Integration}, booktitle = {Energiespeicher - Bedarf, Technologien, Integration}, edition = {2. Auflage}, publisher = {Springer Vieweg}, address = {Berlin ; Heidelberg}, isbn = {978-3-662-48893-5}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-662-48893-5_13}, pages = {685 -- 767}, subject = {Energiespeicher}, language = {de} } @incollection{SternerEckertHenningetal.2017, author = {Sterner, Michael and Eckert, Fabian and Henning, Hans-Martin and Trost, Tobias}, title = {Speicherbedarf im Verkehrs- und Chemiesektor}, series = {Energiespeicher - Bedarf, Technologien, Integration}, booktitle = {Energiespeicher - Bedarf, Technologien, Integration}, edition = {2. Auflage}, publisher = {Springer Vieweg}, address = {Berlin ; Heidelberg}, isbn = {978-3-662-48893-5}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-662-48893-5_5}, pages = {169 -- 192}, year = {2017}, subject = {Speicherbedarf}, language = {de} } @unpublished{GaertnerMarxSchubachGadereretal., author = {G{\"a}rtner, Sebastian and Marx-Schubach, Thomas and Gaderer, Matthias and Schmitz, Gerhard and Sterner, Michael}, title = {Introduction of an Innovative Energy Concept for low Emission Glass Melting based on Carbon Capture and Usage}, doi = {10.31224/2642}, abstract = {Due to the very high fossil energy demand, the glass industry is looking for innovative approaches for the reduction of CO2 emissions and the integration of renewable energy sources. In this paper, we present a novel power-to-gas concept, which has no impact on established melting processes and discuss it for this purpose. A special focus is set on the required CO2 capture from typical flue gases in the glass industry, as this process has not been investigated in detail yet. We used a process simulation approach to investigate post-combustion CO2 capture by absorption processes, followed by a techno-economic evaluation. Our investigations found the designed CO2 capture plant to be approx. 400 times smaller than absorption based CO2 separation processes for conventional power plants. Due to the many options for waste heat utilization, the waste heat required for CO2 desorption can be generated in a particularly efficient and cost-effective way. The resulting CO2 avoidance costs range between 41-42 €/t CO2, depending on waste heat utilization for desorption, and thus offer a cost effective way of CO2 removal from glass industry melting processes. These costs are well below the values of 50-65 €/t CO2 described so far for comparable industrial applications. In addition, we describe optimization options, like solvent and process improvements, to enable further cost reductions. These results motivate further research and development on the overall process presented in this work.}, language = {en} } @incollection{SternerStadler, author = {Sterner, Michael and Stadler, Ingo}, title = {Energiespeicher im Wandel der Zeit}, series = {Energiespeicher - Bedarf, Technologien, Integration}, booktitle = {Energiespeicher - Bedarf, Technologien, Integration}, edition = {2. Auflage}, publisher = {Springer Vieweg}, address = {Berlin ; Heidelberg}, isbn = {978-3-662-48893-5}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-662-48893-5_1}, pages = {3 -- 24}, subject = {Energiespeicher}, language = {de} } @article{KaulBoellmannThemaetal., author = {Kaul, Anja and Boellmann, Andrea and Thema, Martin and Kalb, Larissa and Stoeckl, Richard and Huber, Harald and Sterner, Michael and Bellack, Annett}, title = {Combining a robust thermophilic methanogen and packing material with high liquid hold-up to optimize biological methanation in trickle-bed reactors}, series = {Bioresource technology}, volume = {345}, journal = {Bioresource technology}, publisher = {Elsevier}, doi = {10.1016/j.biortech.2021.126524}, abstract = {The hydrogen gas-to-liquid mass transfer is the limiting factor in biological methanation. In trickle-bed reactors, mass transfer can be increased by high flow velocities in the liquid phase, by adding a packing material with high liquid hold-up or by using methanogenic archaea with a high methane productivity. This study developed a polyphasic approach to address all methods at once. Various methanogenic strains and packings were investigated from a microbial and hydrodynamic perspective. Analyzing the ability to produce high-quality methane and to form biofilms, pure cultures of Methanothermobacter performed better than those of the genus Methanothermococcus. Liquid and static hold-up of a packing material and its capability to facilitate attachment was not attributable to a single property. Consequently, it is recommended to carefully match organism and packing for optimized performance of trickle-bed reactors. The ideal combination for the ORBIT system was identified as Methanothermobacter thermoautotrophicus IM5 and DuraTop (R).}, language = {en} } @unpublished{KaulBoellmannThemaetal., author = {Kaul, Anja and B{\"o}llmann, Andrea and Thema, Martin and Kalb, Larissa and St{\"o}ckl, Richard and Huber, Harald and Sterner, Michael and Bellack, Annett}, title = {Identification of Robust Thermophilic Methanogenic Archaea and Packing Material for High Liquid Hold-Up at Low Volumetric Gas Flow Rates for Use in Trickle-Bed Reactors for Biological Methanation}, series = {SSRN Electronic Journal}, journal = {SSRN Electronic Journal}, doi = {10.2139/ssrn.3940878}, abstract = {he hydrogen gas-to-liquid mass transfer is the limiting factor in biological methanation. In a trickle-bed reactor, mass transfer can be increased by high flow velocities in the liquid phase, by adding a packing material with high liquid hold-up, or by choosing methanogenic archaea with a high methane productivity. This study analyzed various packings and methanogenic strains from a hydrodynamic and microbial perspective. By analyzing twelve pure cultures of thermophilic methanogens for their ability to produce high quality methane and to form biofilms on different packings, strains of Methanothermobacter were found to perform better than thus of the genus Methanothermococcus. Best methane production and adherence was observed on DuraTop®, Bioflow 9, and filter foam. DuraTop® and Bioflow 9 had also a high dynamic liquid hold-up, but the maximum hold-up was determined for expanded clay. The ideal combination for use in the ORBIT-trickle-bed reactor was identified as Methanothermobacter thermoautotrophicus IM5 and DuraTop®.}, language = {en} } @incollection{Sterner, author = {Sterner, Michael}, title = {Energy Storage Through the Ages}, series = {Handbook of Energy Storage}, booktitle = {Handbook of Energy Storage}, editor = {Sterner, Michael and Stadler, Ingo}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin, Heidelberg}, isbn = {978-3-662-55503-3}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-662-55504-0_1}, pages = {3 -- 22}, abstract = {Human beings have relied on stored energy since time immemorial. The planet's first mechanism for storing energy arose two billion years ago. Photosynthesis captures solar energy in chemical bonds; it is a process on which all life depends. With the discovery of fire around one-and-a-half million years ago, early man learned to access this stored energy by burning wood. Only since the Industrial Revolution have humans used fossil fuels, which are the results of biomass produced millions of years ago, then subjected to geological processes. Today, the long-term objective is to utilize sustainable biomass storage, replicate it by technical means, and to develop new storage technologies. This chapter is about the history of energy storage as it pertains to the carbon cycle. It begins with a natural energy storage system—photosynthesis—and examines its products biomass, peat, and fossil fuels before turning to storage technology in the era of renewable energies. It will also discuss how stored energy is used. This chapter focuses on natural biogenic and fossil energy storage. Other chapters are devoted to artificial storage technologies, including batteries, pumped-storage, and power-to-gas (PtG). Each begins with a short history of its respective technology.}, language = {en} } @article{ThemaWeidlichKauletal., author = {Thema, Martin and Weidlich, Tobias and Kaul, Anja and B{\"o}llmann, Andrea and Huber, Harald and Bellack, Annett and Karl, J{\"u}rgen and Sterner, Michael}, title = {Optimized biological CO2-methanation with a pure culture of thermophilic methanogenic archaea in a trickle-bed reactor}, series = {Bioresource Technology}, journal = {Bioresource Technology}, number = {333}, publisher = {Elsevier}, doi = {10.1016/j.biortech.2021.125135}, abstract = {In this study, a fully automated process converting hydrogen and carbon dioxide to methane in a high temperature trickle-bed reactor was developed from lab scale to field test level. The reactor design and system performance was optimized to yield high methane content in the product gas for direct feed-in to the gas grid. The reaction was catalyzed by a pure culture of Methanothermobacter thermoautotrophicus IM5, which formed a biofilm on ceramic packing elements. During 600 h in continuous and semi-continuous operation in countercurrent flow, the 0.05 m3 reactor produced up to 95.3 \% of methane at a methane production rate of 0.35 mCH43mR-3h-1. Adding nitrogen as carrier gas during startup, foam control and dosing of ammonium and sodium sulfide as nitrogen and sulfur source were important factors for process automation.}, language = {en} } @article{MuehlbauerKeinerGerhardsetal., author = {M{\"u}hlbauer, Andreas and Keiner, Dominik and Gerhards, Christoph and Caldera, Upeksha and Sterner, Michael and Breyer, Christian}, title = {Assessment of technologies and economics for carbon dioxide removal from a portfolio perspective}, series = {International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control}, volume = {141}, journal = {International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control}, publisher = {Elsevier}, doi = {10.1016/j.ijggc.2024.104297}, pages = {25}, abstract = {Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) is essential to achieve ambitious climate goals limiting global warming to less than 1.5◦C, and likely for achieving the 1.5◦C target. This study addresses the need for diverse CDR portfolios and introduces the LUT-CDR tool, which assesses CDR technology portfolios aligned with hypothetical societal preferences. Six scenarios are described, considering global deployment limitations, techno-economic factors, area requirements, technology readiness, and storage security for various CDR options. The results suggest the feasibility of large-scale CDR, potentially removing 500-1750 GtCO2 by 2100 to meet the set climate targets. For a 1.0◦C climate goal, CDR portfolios necessitate 12.0-37.5\% more primary energy compared to a scenario without CDR. Remarkably, funding a 1.0◦C target requires only 0.42-0.65\% of the projected global gross domestic product. Bioenergy carbon capture and sequestration and rainfall-based afforestation play limited roles, while secure sequestration of captured CO2 via direct air capture, electricity-based carbon sequestration, and desalination-based afforestation emerge as more promising options. The study offers crucial techno-economic parameters for implementing CDR options in future energy-industry-CDR system analyses and demonstrates the tool's flexibility through alternative assumptions. It also discusses limitations, sensitivities, potential tradeoffs, and outlines options for future research in the area of large-scale CDR.}, language = {en} } @article{TrostSternerBruckner, author = {Trost, Tobias and Sterner, Michael and Bruckner, Thomas}, title = {Impact of electric vehicles and synthetic gaseous fuels on final energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions in Germany based on long-term vehicle fleet modelling}, series = {Energy}, volume = {141}, journal = {Energy}, publisher = {Elsevier}, issn = {0360-5442}, doi = {10.1016/j.energy.2017.10.006}, pages = {1215 -- 1225}, abstract = {Based on a prospective scenario analysis, possible vehicle fleet developments for the individual motor car traffic (vehicle categories N1 and M1) are investigated for Germany in order to determine the long-term vehicle fleet structure, final energy demand, and related carbon dioxide emissions until the year 2050. In this framework, a vehicle fleet model was developed which combines a bottom-up consumer demand model with a dynamic stock-flow approach. Special emphasis is thereby given to different electric power-trains and synthetic gaseous fuels based on the power-to-gas technology. In detail, two different main scenarios are developed and, in addition, the impact of different carbon dioxide taxation levels of fossil fuels on the vehicle fleet structure are analysed. The scenario results reveal a broad range of possible future vehicle fleet structures. In the short to medium timeframe, the internal combustion engine dominates the fleet as a result of efficiency improvements and an increased use of natural gas as automotive fuel. The development of electric power-trains is initially marked by hybrid vehicles, whereas battery electric vehicles dominate the fleet structure in the long-term. Under favourable conditions, also synthetic gaseous fuels are competitive which can reduce carbon dioxide emissions even further.}, language = {en} } @article{KeinerBreyerSterner, author = {Keiner, Dominik and Breyer, Christian and Sterner, Michael}, title = {Coupling heat and electricity storage technologies for cost and self-consumption optimised residential PV prosumer systems in Germany}, series = {International Journal of Sustainable Energy Planning and Management}, volume = {21}, journal = {International Journal of Sustainable Energy Planning and Management}, publisher = {OJS/PKP}, doi = {10.5278/ijsepm.2019.21.4}, abstract = {Coupling energy sectors within the emerging residential PV prosumer systems is necessary for an optimised use of the houseowners' own produced electricity. But the pure availability of different energy technologies in the system is not enough. By optimising the electricity usage as well as the capacities of PV generators, storage technologies, heat pumps and battery electric vehicles, not only the best solution in a technical point of view can be achieved, the need of finding the most financially beneficial system composition for single-family houses and tenements is possible. The study provides a detailed model for average German single-family houses and tenements and results for the energy transition period until 2050 for the optimised energy systems regarding optimised PV and stationary battery capacities and different heat storage capacities. Most noticeable outcomes can be observed by using a vehicle-to-home car, where a car can mostly take over the tasks of a stationary battery and by introducing a solidarity model using this type of car in tenement systems.}, language = {en} } @article{EstermannNewboroughSterner, author = {Estermann, Thomas and Newborough, Marcus N. and Sterner, Michael}, title = {Power-to-gas systems for absorbing excess solar power in electricity distribution networks}, series = {International Journal of Hydrogen Energy}, volume = {41}, journal = {International Journal of Hydrogen Energy}, number = {32}, publisher = {Elsevier}, doi = {10.1016/j.ijhydene.2016.05.278}, pages = {13950 -- 13959}, abstract = {The feasibility of implementing power-to-gas systems, to absorb surplus solar power from electricity distribution networks and carbon dioxide from biomass anaerobic digestion (AD) plant, in order to produce synthetic methane was investigated for a region of Southern Germany that has a high solar power penetration. The analysis was based on time series electricity data for 2012 from which future load profiles were computed in accordance with the expected installed capacities of solar power across the period 2015-2025. The electrolyser capacity required to absorb 20\% of excess solar energy occurring within the region's low voltage network in 2025 was estimated to be 370 MWe. First order considerations of the region's gas grid, electricity network and existing AD sites suggest that such a deployment could be achieved by installing sub-MW (and some multi-MW) power-to-gas plant at several hundred AD sites.}, language = {en} } @article{SternerBauer, author = {Sterner, Michael and Bauer, Franz}, title = {Power-to-X im Kontext der Energiewende und des Klimaschutzes in Deutschland}, series = {Chemie-Ingenieur-Technik}, volume = {92}, journal = {Chemie-Ingenieur-Technik}, number = {1-2}, publisher = {Wiley}, issn = {0009-286X}, doi = {10.1002/cite.201900167}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:898-opus4-11669}, pages = {85 -- 90}, abstract = {Um den Einfluss verschiedener Power-to-X-Verfahren auf die Transformation des deutschen Energiesystems und das Erreichen der Klimaschutzziele zu {\"u}berpr{\"u}fen, wurde ein sektor{\"u}bergreifendes Energiesystemmodel entwickelt. Die daraus gewonnenen Ergebnisse zeigen: F{\"u}r eine erfolgreiche Energiewende ist der Einsatz von Power-to-X in Zukunft unverzichtbar. Vor allem in Bereichen und Sektoren, in denen hohe Energiedichten erforderlich und nur wenig andere Optionen zur Defossilisierung vorhanden sind, werden Power-to-X-Technologien zwingend notwendig.}, subject = {Power-to-Gas}, language = {de} } @article{ThemaBauerSterner, author = {Thema, Martin and Bauer, Franz and Sterner, Michael}, title = {Power-to-Gas: Electrolysis and methanation status review}, series = {Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews}, volume = {112}, journal = {Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews}, number = {7}, publisher = {Elsevier}, doi = {10.1016/j.rser.2019.06.030}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:898-opus4-26238}, pages = {775 -- 787}, abstract = {This review gives a worldwide overview on Power-to-Gas projects producing hydrogen or renewable substitute natural gas focusing projects in central Europe. It deepens and completes the content of previous reviews by including hitherto unreviewed projects and by combining project names with details such as plant location. It is based on data from 153 completed, recent and planned projects since 1988 which were evaluated with regards to plant allocation, installed power development, plant size, shares and amounts of hydrogen or substitute natural gas producing examinations and product utilization phases. Cost development for electrolysis and carbon dioxide methanation was analyzed and a projection until 2030 is given with an outlook to 2050. The results show substantial cost reductions for electrolysis as well as for methanation during the recent years and a further price decline to less than 500 euro per kilowatt electric power input for both technologies until 2050 is estimated if cost projection follows the current trend. Most of the projects examined are located in Germany, Denmark, the United States of America and Canada. Following an exponential global trend to increase installed power, today's Power-to-Gas applications are operated at about 39 megawatt. Hydrogen and substitute natural gas were investigated on equal terms concerning the number of projects.}, language = {en} } @article{SternerHofrichterMeisingeretal., author = {Sterner, Michael and Hofrichter, Andreas and Meisinger, Alexander and Bauer, Franz and Pinkwart, Karsten and Maletzko, Annabelle and Dittmar, Felix and Cremers, Carsten}, title = {19 Import options for green hydrogen and derivatives - An overview of efficiencies and technology readiness levels}, series = {International Journal of Hydrogen Energy}, volume = {90}, journal = {International Journal of Hydrogen Energy}, publisher = {Elsevier}, issn = {0360-3199}, doi = {10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.10.045}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:898-opus4-77756}, pages = {1112 -- 1127}, abstract = {The import of hydrogen and derivatives forms part of many national strategies and is fundamental to achieving climate protection targets. This paper provides an overview and technical comparison of import pathways for hydrogen and derivatives in terms of efficiency, technological maturity and development and construction times with a focus on the period up to 2030. The import of hydrogen via pipeline has the highest system efficiency at 57-67 \% and the highest technological maturity with a technology readiness level (TRL) of 8-9. The import of ammonia and methanol via ship and of SNG via pipeline shows efficiencies in the range of 39-64 \% and a technological maturity of TRL 7 to 9 when using point sources. Liquid hydrogen, LOHC and Fischer-Tropsch products have the lowest efficiency and TRL in comparison. The use of direct air capture (DAC) reduces efficiency and TRL considerably. Reconversion of the derivatives to hydrogen is also associated with high losses and is not achievable for all technologies on an industrial scale up to 2030. In the short to medium term, import routes for derivatives that can utilise existing infrastructures and mature technologies are the most promising for imports. In the long term, the most promising option is hydrogen via pipelines.}, language = {en} } @incollection{SternerBauerCrotoginoetal., author = {Sterner, Michael and Bauer, Franz and Crotogino, Fritz and Eckert, Fabian and von Olshausen, Christian and Teichmann, Daniel and Thema, Martin}, title = {Chemical Energy Storage}, series = {Handbook of Energy Storage}, booktitle = {Handbook of Energy Storage}, editor = {Sterner, Michael and Stadler, Ingo}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin, Heidelberg}, isbn = {978-3-662-55503-3}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-662-55504-0_8}, pages = {325 -- 482}, abstract = {Purely electrical energy storage technologies are very efficient, however they are also very expensive and have the smallest capacities. Electrochemical-energy storage reaches higher capacities at smaller costs, but at the expense of efficiency. This pattern continues in a similar way for chemical-energy storage. In terms of capacities, the limits of batteries (accumulators) are reached when low-loss long-term storage is of need. Chemical-energy storage and stocking fulfills these requirements completely. The storing itself may be subject to significant efficiency losses, but, from today's point of view and in combination with the existing gas and fuel infrastructure, it is the only national option with regards to the long-term storage of renewable energies. Chemical-energy storage is the backbone of today's conventional energy supply. Solid (wood and coal), liquid (mineral oil), and gaseous (natural gas) energy carriers are 'energy storages' themselves, and are stored using different technologies. In the course of energy transition, chemical-energy storage will be of significant importance, mainly as long-term storage for the power sector, but also in the form of combustibles and fuels for transport and heat. Not only are conventional storing technologies discussed within this chapter, but a detailed explanation is also given about the storage of renewable energies in the form of gaseous (power-to-gas, PtG) and liquid (power-to-liquid, PtL) energy carriers for electricity, heat, chemicals, and in the form of synthetic fuels.}, language = {en} } @incollection{SternerBauer, author = {Sterner, Michael and Bauer, Franz}, title = {Definition and Classification of Energy Storage Systems}, series = {Handbook of Energy Storage}, booktitle = {Handbook of Energy Storage}, editor = {Sterner, Michael and Stadler, Ingo}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin, Heidelberg}, isbn = {978-3-662-55503-3}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-662-55504-0_2}, pages = {23 -- 47}, abstract = {Energy supply always requires energy storage—either as an intrinsic property or as additional system. It is an intrinsic property of solid, liquid, and gaseous fuels, although less so of water-borne heat, but not of electricity. So to meet variable demands and supplies, heat and electricity networks usually require additional storage systems. When they are added to an energy network, should they be viewed as 'suppliers' or as 'consumers'? Who is responsible for covering the costs of storage systems? To categorize storage systems in the energy sector, they first need to be carefully defined. This chapter defines storage as well as storage systems, describes their use, and then classifies storage systems according to temporal, spatial, physical, energy-related, and economic criteria.}, language = {de} } @misc{ThemaBauerSterner, author = {Thema, Martin and Bauer, Franz and Sterner, Michael}, title = {Power-to-Gas world status report}, series = {International Renewable Energy Storage Conference, D{\"u}sseldorf 14.-16.03.2019}, journal = {International Renewable Energy Storage Conference, D{\"u}sseldorf 14.-16.03.2019}, language = {de} } @incollection{SternerBauerCrotoginoetal., author = {Sterner, Michael and Bauer, Franz and Crotogino, Fritz and Eckert, Fabian and von Olshausen, Christian and Teichmann, Daniel and Thema, Martin}, title = {Chemische Energiespeicher}, series = {Energiespeicher - Bedarf, Technologien, Integration}, booktitle = {Energiespeicher - Bedarf, Technologien, Integration}, edition = {2. Auflage}, publisher = {Springer Vieweg}, address = {Berlin ; Heidelberg}, isbn = {978-3-662-48893-5}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-662-48893-5_8}, pages = {327 -- 493}, subject = {Energiespeicher}, language = {de} } @incollection{SternerBauer, author = {Sterner, Michael and Bauer, Franz}, title = {Definition und Klassifizierung von Energiespeichern}, series = {Energiespeicher - Bedarf, Technologien, Integration}, booktitle = {Energiespeicher - Bedarf, Technologien, Integration}, edition = {2. Auflage}, publisher = {Springer Vieweg}, address = {Berlin ; Heidelberg}, isbn = {978-3-662-48892-8}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-662-48893-5_2}, pages = {25 -- 49}, subject = {Energiespeicher}, language = {de} } @techreport{SoergelLudererEmelianovaetal., author = {S{\"o}rgel, Dominika and Luderer, Gunnar and Emelianova, Polina and Koch, Otto and Timpe, Christof and Bauer, Franz and Sterner, Michael}, title = {Kopernikus-Szenarienvergleich - Robuste Eigenschaften von Klimaschutzpfaden zur Treibhausgasneutralit{\"a}t 2045 und relevante Unsicherheiten}, publisher = {Kopernikus-Projekte}, address = {Potsdam}, pages = {54 S.}, abstract = {Im Rahmen der vier Kopernikus-Projekte - Ariadne, ENSURE, P2X und SynErgie - wird die Transformation des deutschen Energiesystems hin zur Klimaneutralit{\"a}t analysiert. Im vorliegenden Bericht werden hierbei robuste Kernaussagen und relevante Unsicherheiten derjenigen Szenarien der Kopernikus-Schwesterprojekte dargestellt, die zur Zielsetzung die Klimaneutralit{\"a}t 2045 haben. Hierbei liegt der Fokus auf Indikatoren, die eine besonders hohe klimapolitische Relevanz haben.}, language = {de} } @incollection{BauerGawlikSterneretal., author = {Bauer, Franz and Gawlik, Julia and Sterner, Michael and Hamacher, Thomas}, title = {{\"U}bergreifende Energiesystemmodellierung}, series = {Optionen f{\"u}r ein nachhaltiges Energiesystem mit Power-to-X-Technologien: Transformation - Anwendungen - Potentiale. 4. Roadmap des Kopernikus-Projektes P2X, Phase II}, booktitle = {Optionen f{\"u}r ein nachhaltiges Energiesystem mit Power-to-X-Technologien: Transformation - Anwendungen - Potentiale. 4. Roadmap des Kopernikus-Projektes P2X, Phase II}, editor = {Ausfelder, Florian and Du Tran, Dinh}, publisher = {DECHEMA Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Chemische Technik und Biotechnologie e.V.}, address = {Frankfurt a.M.}, isbn = {978-3-89746-238-0}, pages = {17 -- 35}, language = {de} } @incollection{BauerGawlikSterneretal., author = {Bauer, Franz and Gawlik, Julia and Sterner, Michael and Hamacher, Thomas}, title = {{\"U}bergreifende Energiesystemmodellierung}, series = {Optionen f{\"u}r ein nachhaltiges Energiesystem mit Power-to-X-Technologien: Transformation - Anwendungen - Potentiale. 3. Roadmap des Kopernikus-Projektes P2X, Phase II}, booktitle = {Optionen f{\"u}r ein nachhaltiges Energiesystem mit Power-to-X-Technologien: Transformation - Anwendungen - Potentiale. 3. Roadmap des Kopernikus-Projektes P2X, Phase II}, editor = {Ausfelder, Florian and Dura, Hanna Ewy}, publisher = {DECHEMA Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Chemische Technik und Biotechnologie e.V.}, address = {Frankfurt a.M.}, isbn = {978-3-89746-236-6}, pages = {19 -- 33}, language = {de} } @incollection{SternerBauerHofrichter, author = {Sterner, Michael and Bauer, Franz and Hofrichter, Andreas}, title = {Systemanalyse von Power-to-X-Pfaden - Ergebnisse des Satellitenprojektes "SPIKE"}, series = {Optionen f{\"u}r ein nachhaltiges Energiesystem mit Power-to-X Technologien : Nachhaltigkeitseffekte - Potenziale Entwicklungsm{\"o}glichkeiten; 2. Roadmap des Kopernikus-Projektes "Power-to-X": Flexible Nutzung erneuerbarer Ressourcen (P2X)}, booktitle = {Optionen f{\"u}r ein nachhaltiges Energiesystem mit Power-to-X Technologien : Nachhaltigkeitseffekte - Potenziale Entwicklungsm{\"o}glichkeiten; 2. Roadmap des Kopernikus-Projektes "Power-to-X": Flexible Nutzung erneuerbarer Ressourcen (P2X)}, editor = {Ausfelder, Florian and Dura, Hanna Ewy}, publisher = {DECHEMA Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Chemische Technik und Biotechnologie e.V}, address = {Frankfurt am Main}, isbn = {978-3-89746-218-2}, pages = {145 -- 153}, language = {de} } @misc{WeberDendorferSuessetal., author = {Weber, Karsten and Dendorfer, Sebastian and S{\"u}ß, Franz and Kubowitsch, Simone and Schratzenstaller, Thomas and Haug, Sonja and Mohr, Christa and Kiesl, Hans and Drechsler, J{\"o}rg and Westner, Markus and Kobus, J{\"o}rn and Schubert, Martin J. W. and Zenger, Stefan and Pietsch, Alexander and Weiß, Josef and Hinterseer, Sebastian and Schieck, Roland and Scherzinger, Stefanie and Klettke, Meike and Ringlstetter, Andreas and St{\"o}rl, Uta and Bissyand{\´e}, Tegawend{\´e} F. and Seeburger, Achim and Schindler, Timo and Ramsauer, Ralf and Kiszka, Jan and K{\"o}lbl, Andreas and Lohmann, Daniel and Mauerer, Wolfgang and Maier, Johannes and Scorna, Ulrike and Palm, Christoph and Soska, Alexander and Mottok, J{\"u}rgen and Ellermeier, Andreas and V{\"o}gele, Daniel and Hierl, Stefan and Briem, Ulrich and Buschmann, Knut and Ehrlich, Ingo and Pongratz, Christian and Pielmeier, Benjamin and Tyroller, Quirin and Monkman, Gareth J. and Gut, Franz and Roth, Carina and Hausler, Peter and Bierl, Rudolf and Prommesberger, Christian and Ławrowski, Robert Damian and Langer, Christoph and Schreiner, Rupert and Huang, Yifeng and She, Juncong and Ottl, Andreas and Rieger, Walter and Kraml, Agnes and Poxleitner, Thomas and Hofer, Simon and Heisterkamp, Benjamin and Lerch, Maximilian and Sammer, Nike and Golde, Olivia and Wellnitz, Felix and Schmid, Sandra and Muntschick, Claudia and Kusterle, Wolfgang and Paric, Ivan and Br{\"u}ckl, Oliver and Haslbeck, Matthias and Schmidt, Ottfried and Schwanzer, Peter and Rabl, Hans-Peter and Sterner, Michael and Bauer, Franz and Steinmann, Sven and Eckert, Fabian and Hofrichter, Andreas}, title = {Forschungsbericht 2017}, editor = {Baier, Wolfgang}, address = {Regensburg}, organization = {Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg}, isbn = {978-3-9818209-3-5}, doi = {10.35096/othr/pub-1383}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:898-opus4-13835}, subject = {Forschung}, language = {de} } @unpublished{MeisingerHofrichterBaueretal., author = {Meisinger, Alexander and Hofrichter, Andreas and Bauer, Franz and Sterner, Michael}, title = {Unlocking Potential Energy Partnerships in Europe: a Case Study on the Way to a Franco-German Energy Transition}, publisher = {SSRN}, doi = {10.2139/ssrn.5251699}, pages = {23}, abstract = {Global warming is already causing global destabilization. Geopolitical challenges fuel this instability and highlight the need for trusted energy partnerships to ensure energy security. To limit global warming and increase energy security, it is essential to take joint action on an international and global scale. The European Green Deal contributes to this. However, specific national actions are still needed. This research presents a way forward for a Franco-German energy transition and unlocks the potential of energy partnerships within Europe, using a cost-based, sector-coupled optimization model. Both countries are coupled via an isolated country optimization approach. Thus, the focus is on the development of each national energy system. The results highlight the increase of energy security in line with the European Green Deal. The main pillars of the energy transition are solar energy (32- 33\%), wind energy (25-38\%) and biogenic energy sources (13-27\%). Nuclear power is being phased out in Germany and France. The results show that a Franco-German energy partnership has great potential. Overall, France can cost-effectively cover 25\% of Germany's hydrogen import needs (122 TWh) in 2050. At the same time, France can also benefit from the energy partnership in terms of economic growth and joint action to mitigate climate crisis.}, language = {en} } @article{SternerGerhardtSaintDrenanetal.2010, author = {Sterner, Michael and Gerhardt, Norman and Saint-Drenan, Y. M. and Specht, M. and St{\"u}rmer, B. and Zuberb{\"u}hler, U.}, title = {Erneuerbares Methan - Eine L{\"o}sung zur Integration und Speicherung Erneuerbarer Energien und ein Weg zur regenerativen Vollversorgung}, series = {Solarzeitalter}, journal = {Solarzeitalter}, number = {1}, publisher = {Eurosolar}, organization = {Eurosolar}, issn = {0937-3802}, year = {2010}, language = {de} } @misc{SternerSchumm, author = {Sterner, Michael and Schumm, Leon}, title = {Netzpuffer - Speicher \& Kraftwerke als virtuelle Leitungen f{\"u}r mehr Versorgungssicherheit und EE-Integration in Nord und S{\"u}d}, series = {7. Smart-Grid-Fachtagung WAGO, Hannover, 29. Sept. 2021}, journal = {7. Smart-Grid-Fachtagung WAGO, Hannover, 29. Sept. 2021}, language = {de} } @techreport{SternerSchummRanketal., author = {Sterner, Michael and Schumm, Leon and Rank, Daniel and Hofrichter, Andreas}, title = {Intelligente Netzpuffer : Abschlussbericht (24.01.2021)}, language = {de} } @unpublished{SchummAbdelKhalekBrownetal., author = {Schumm, Leon and Abdel-Khalek, Hazem and Brown, Tom and Ueckerdt, Falko and Sterner, Michael and Fioriti, Davide and Parzen, Max}, title = {The impact of temporal hydrogen regulation on hydrogen exporters and their domestic energy transition}, publisher = {Research Square Platform LLC}, doi = {10.21203/rs.3.rs-4285425/v1}, abstract = {As global demand for green hydrogen rises, potential hydrogen exporters move into the spotlight. However, the large-scale installation of on-grid hydrogen electrolysis for export can have profound impacts on domestic energy prices and energy-related emissions. Our investigation explores the interplay of hydrogen exports, domestic energy transition and temporal hydrogen regulation, employing a sector-coupled energy model in Morocco. We find substantial co-benets of domestic climate change mitigation and hydrogen exports, whereby exports can reduce domestic electricity prices while mitigation reduces hydrogen export prices. However, increasing hydrogen exports quickly in a system that is still dominated by fossil fuels can substantially raise domestic electricity prices, if green hydrogen production is not regulated. Surprisingly, temporal matching of hydrogen production lowers domestic electricity cost by up to 31\% while the effect on exporters is minimal. This policy instrument can steer the welfare (re-)distribution between hydrogen exporting firms, hydrogen importers, and domestic electricity consumers and hereby increases acceptance among actors.}, language = {en} } @article{SchummBrownAbdelKhaleketal., author = {Schumm, Leon and Brown, Tom and Abdel-Khalek, Hazem and Ueckerdt, Falko and Sterner, Michael and Fioriti, David and Parzen, Max}, title = {The impact of temporal hydrogen regulation on hydrogen exporters and their domestic energy transition}, series = {Nature Communications}, volume = {16}, journal = {Nature Communications}, publisher = {Nature}, address = {London}, doi = {10.1038/s41467-025-62873-w}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:898-opus4-84857}, pages = {13}, abstract = {As global demand for green hydrogen rises, potential hydrogen exporters move into the spotlight. While exports can bring countries revenue, large-scale on-grid hydrogen electrolysis for export can profoundly impact domestic energy prices and energy-related emissions. Our investigation explores the interplay of hydrogen exports, domestic energy transition and temporal hydrogen regulation, employing a sector-coupled energy model in Morocco. We find substantial co-benefits of domestic carbon dioxide mitigation and hydrogen exports, whereby exports can reduce market-based costs for domestic electricity consumers while mitigation reduces costs for hydrogen exporters. However, increasing hydrogen exports in a fossil-dominated system can substantially raise market-based costs for domestic electricity consumers, but surprisingly, temporal matching of hydrogen production can lower these costs by up to 31\% with minimal impact on exporters. Here, we show that this policy instrument can steer the welfare (re-)distribution between hydrogen exporting firms, hydrogen importers, and domestic electricity consumers and hereby increases acceptance among actors.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchamelAchhammerSchummetal., author = {Schamel, Marco and Achhammer, Anton and Schumm, Leon and Sterner, Michael}, title = {Harvesting Sustainability: Cost-competitiveness of Green Fertilizer Value Chains in Western Africa}, series = {Proceedings of the 2025 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica Conference (PAC 2025): pioneering sustainable energy solutions for Africa's Future, 28.09-02.10 2025, Cairo, Egypt}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 2025 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica Conference (PAC 2025): pioneering sustainable energy solutions for Africa's Future, 28.09-02.10 2025, Cairo, Egypt}, publisher = {IEEE}, isbn = {979-8-3315-9850-1}, doi = {10.1109/PowerAfrica65840.2025.11289137}, pages = {6}, abstract = {The use of nitrogen fertilizers in Sub-Saharan Africa is low compared to other regions of the world, leading to inadequate crop yields. Furthermore, conventional production from fossil fuel-based ammonia is highly emissions-intensive, making decarbonization urgent. Local production using green hydrogen, sourced solely from solar energy, water, and air, could address both agricultural and climate challenges. This study focuses on Ghana, where nitrogen inputs are among the lowest globally. Using an open-source framework, we evaluate high-resolution production costs for sustainable ammonia and examine two decarbonized pathways: aqueous ammonia and urea. It is found that cost estimates with current assumptions mostly exceed historical prices. However, given their resilience to global market disruptions and expected future cost decreases of the technologies used, these sustainable approaches represent a promising pathway for development in Sub-Saharan Africa.}, language = {en} } @article{SchummHaasPeeretal., author = {Schumm, Leon and Haas, Jannik and Peer, Rebecca and Sterner, Michael}, title = {The role of hydrogen offtaker regulation in highly renewable electricity systems}, series = {Energy}, volume = {342}, journal = {Energy}, publisher = {Elsevier}, doi = {10.1016/j.energy.2025.139513}, pages = {13}, abstract = {The growing demand for green hydrogen necessitates a rapid scale-up of production and exports to meet decarbonization targets globally. However, current ramp-up efforts remain insufficient, calling for policies that unlock the potential of hydrogen as a low-carbon energy carrier. A key lever is the offtaker regulation, which impacts the pace and sustainability of export projects. This study investigates minimum renewable share requirements for hydrogen exports in countries with high renewable electricity shares. Using New Zealand as a case study, we develop a fully sector-coupled capacity expansion and dispatch model, integrating hydrogen and electricity network planning based on PyPSA-Earth. The model optimizes New Zealand's energy system under varying export scenarios, renewable electricity shares, and resulting system impacts. We find that domestic electricity demand and renewable expansion rates dominate long-term outcomes, while progressive regulation enables short-term hydrogen and Power-to-X exports. Relaxing the renewable threshold from 80\% to 60\% triples export volumes from 2.5 TWh to 8.2 TWh by 2030. We propose a two-stage requirement: an initially progressive threshold to attract investment with low consequential emissions, followed by stricter regulation to prevent high emissions, rising domestic electricity prices, and declining hydrogen competitiveness. This framework, demonstrated for New Zealand, can guide hydrogen-exporting countries worldwide.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{UhlSchamelAchhammeretal., author = {Uhl, Julius and Schamel, Marco and Achhammer, Anton and Sterner, Michael}, title = {Sustainable Steel Production in the Desert: Economic and Technical Assessment of a Hydrogen-Powered Steel Plant in Mauritania}, series = {2025 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica, 28 September - 02 October 2025, Cairo}, booktitle = {2025 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica, 28 September - 02 October 2025, Cairo}, publisher = {IEEE}, doi = {10.1109/PowerAfrica65840.2025.11289120}, pages = {6}, abstract = {The global steel industry is a major contributor to climate change and faces challenges in achieving a carbon-neutral production, hinging on the availability of cost-effective hydrogen produced by renewable energy. Mauritania, with its exceptional solar and wind resources, offers some of the most competitive conditions globally for hydrogen production. Instead of focusing on hydrogen exports, this study explores the technical feasibility and economic viability of establishing a renewable-powered steel plant in Mauritania, utilizing the country's abundant iron ore reserves. The findings suggest that sustainably produced steel in Mauritania could be cost-competitive with current European prices. With ongoing declines in investment costs for emerging renewable technologies, Mauritania has the potential to become one of the world's most cost-effective steel producers.}, language = {en} } @incollection{Sterner, author = {Sterner, Michael}, title = {WBGU Gutachten - zukunftsf{\"a}hige Bioenergie und nachhaltige Landnutzung}, series = {Biomasse \& Abfall : Emissionen mindern und R{\"u}ckst{\"a}nde nutzen (Verfahren \& Werkstoffe f{\"u}r die Energietechnik ; 5)}, booktitle = {Biomasse \& Abfall : Emissionen mindern und R{\"u}ckst{\"a}nde nutzen (Verfahren \& Werkstoffe f{\"u}r die Energietechnik ; 5)}, editor = {Faulstich, Martin and Mocker, Mario}, publisher = {Dorner Printconcept}, address = {Sulzbach-Rosenberg}, isbn = {9783981039146}, pages = {23 -- 28}, language = {de} } @unpublished{AchhammerFioritiPatoniaetal., author = {Achhammer, Anton and Fioriti, Davide and Patonia, Aliaksei and Sterner, Michael}, title = {The impact of hydrogen underground storage on fair partnerships: a GIS-based integration of salt caverns into PyPSA-Earth}, publisher = {SSRN}, doi = {10.2139/ssrn.6307406}, pages = {22}, abstract = {The increasing demand for hydrogen in Europe and the development of cross-border infrastructure, such as the SoutH2 Corridorconnecting Tunisia, Italy, Austria, and Germany, underscore the importance for hydrogen storage solutions to ensure supplysecurity and competitive pricing. Without storage, producers face increased market dependency, as electrolyzers require con-tinuous operation to remain economically viable. At the same time, storage offers opportunities to strengthen domestic valuechains by securing hydrogen supply for local industries. To assess the system-level impact of underground hydrogen storageand its implications for hydrogen partnerships, we integrate GIS-based salt cavern potentials into PyPSA-Earth and apply theframework to Tunisia. Salt caverns are currently largely considered the most economical option for large-scale hydrogen storage,offering operational flexibility. Underground storage is represented as an endogenously optimised, regionally constrained option,enabling a direct comparison between scenarios with and without geological storage under identical demand, technology, andpolicy assumptions.Our results show that underground hydrogen storage enables seasonal balancing at multi-terawatt-hour scale, reshaping hydro-gen system design. Storage availability substitutes most aboveground hydrogen tank capacity, improves electrolyser utilisation,and reduces levelised hydrogen production costs by approximately 0.10 € kg-1. Moreover, it decouples hydrogen production fromshort-term electricity variability and export demand, enhancing supply stability and export competitiveness.Beyond the Tunisian case, the findings underscore the strategic role of geological storage in international hydrogen trade. Byincreasing resilience and reducing cost volatility, underground hydrogen storage strengthens the position of exporting regionsand supports more balanced and sustainable hydrogen partnerships.}, language = {en} }