@incollection{StadlerBauerBudtetal., author = {Stadler, Ingo and Bauer, Franz and Budt, Marcus and Heindl, Eduard and Wolf, Daniel}, title = {Mechanical Energy Storage}, series = {Handbook of Energy Storage}, booktitle = {Handbook of Energy Storage}, editor = {Sterner, Michael and Stadler, Ingo}, publisher = {Springer Berlin Heidelberg}, address = {Berlin, Heidelberg}, isbn = {978-3-662-55503-3}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-662-55504-0_9}, pages = {483 -- 561}, abstract = {Chemical-energy storage systems use caverns, porous storage facilities, tanks, and storage rooms to store chemical energy sources. Caverns, caves, and reservoirs can also be used to store gaseous media such as air, liquid media such as water, and solid media such as rock. The principles of mechanical energy storage are based on classical Newtonian mechanics, or in other words on fundamental physics from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. As a result, these types of storage are typically divided into two categories; storage of kinetic and potential energy, or storage of 'pressure energy'. In this chapter, storage media is categorized by its aggregate state, and described by its function and application: first compressed air energy storage and then conventional electricity storage—pumped-storage plants. The chapter continues with a discussion of innovative methods of storing potential energy using water as a medium. These include artificially constructed pumped storage, pumped storage in the open sea, dam storage on rivers, pumped storage on heaps in repurposed mining areas, underfloor or underground pumped storage, and surface mine storage. The chapter concludes with a description of classical and modern flywheel energy storage systems. This age-old technology is then compared with a new concept: mechanical stored energy exploiting both pumped storage and change in the potential energy of rocks or large boulders.}, 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{StadlerBauerBudtetal., author = {Stadler, Ingo and Bauer, Franz and Budt, Marcus and Heindl, Eduard and Wolf, Daniel}, title = {Mechanische 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_9}, pages = {495 -- 577}, 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} } @article{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}, series = {Energies}, volume = {17}, journal = {Energies}, number = {9}, publisher = {MDPI AG}, address = {Basel}, issn = {1996-1073}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.3390/en17092206}, abstract = {The fluctuating nature of renewable energies results in the need for sustainable storage technologies to defossilize the energy system without other negative consequences for humans and the environment. In this study, a pilot-scale trickle-bed reactor for biological methanation and various scale-up scenarios for 2024 and 2050 were investigated using life cycle assessment. A best- and worst-case scenario for technology development until 2050 was evolved using cross-consistency analysis and a 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 electrolysis operation has an especially large impact on total emissions. The final Monte Carlo simulation shows that the technology is likely to achieve a low global warming potential with a median of 104.0 kg CO2-eq/MWh CH4 and thus can contribute to decarbonization.}, language = {en} } @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} } @techreport{SternerBauerHofrichteretal., author = {Sterner, Michael and Bauer, Franz and Hofrichter, Andreas and Heberl, Michael}, title = {Systemanalyse und -integration Power-to-X im Kontext von erneuerbarer Elektrizit{\"a}t als Prim{\"a}renergie (SPIKE)}, pages = {87}, abstract = {Durch das in Paris beschlossene Ziel, die globale mittlere Temperatur auf deutlich unter 2 Grad Celsius gegen{\"u}ber dem vorindustriellen Niveau zu begrenzen, ist ein Ausstieg aus der Nutzung fossiler Energietr{\"a}ger und Rohstoffe bis zum Jahr 2050 notwendig (WBGU 2016). Daher hat sich die Bundesregierung das Ziel gesetzt, bis zur Mitte des Jahrhunderts eine weitgehende Treibhausgasneutralit{\"a}t zu erreichen. Hierzu ist neben einer Steigerung der Energieeffizienz in allen Sektoren ein Ausbau erneuerbaren Energien notwendig. Dies beinhaltet haupts{\"a}chlich den Zubau von Wind- und Solarstromanlagen. Somit gewinnt die Sektorkopplung immer mehr an Bedeutung und wird in Zukunft eine tragende Rolle f{\"u}r die Defossilisierung des Energiesystems spielen (BMUB 2016). Als zentrales Element der Sektorkopplung gilt Strom, der {\"u}ber Power-to-X (PtX) sowohl energetisch im W{\"a}rme-, und Verkehrssektor als auch stofflich in der Industrie und vor allem im Chemiesektor eingesetzt werden kann (Ausfelder et al. 2018a). Im Rahmen des P2X-Vorhabens der Kopernikus Forschungsinitiative wird die Sektorkopplung durch die Umwandlung von Strom mittels elektrochemischer Prozesse in stoffliche Ressourcen wie Wasserstoff, Synthesegas oder Kohlenstoffmonoxid untersucht. Der Schwerpunkt liegt auf der Betrachtung der Kopplung von Strom und Verkehr sowie Strom und Chemie und der Untersuchung von Prozessen und Pfaden, die aus {\"o}kologischer, {\"o}konomischer und gesellschaftlicher Sicht vorteilhaft sind. Eine vergleichende Einordnung in den Gesamtkontext der Energiewende mit Abw{\"a}gung zahlreicher Alternativen und Konkurrenztechnologien ist dort allerdings nicht vorgesehen. Zudem werden einige relevante PtX-Technologien wie Power-to-Heat nicht betrachtet. Aus diesem Grund wurden in SPIKE erg{\"a}nzende PtX-Technologiepfade aus systemanalytischer Sicht untersucht. Dies sind Power-to-Heat (PtH) und Power-to-Gas (PtG) {\"u}ber Elektrolyse und optionaler anschließender Methanisierung sowie die Herstellung ausgew{\"a}hlter Pfade der strombasierten Herstellung von Produkten der energieintensiven Industrie. Ziel des Forschungsvorhabens war die Analyse von PtX-Technologien und Pfaden, deren vergleichende Einordnung im Gesamtkontext der Energiewende sowie die Unterst{\"u}tzung des P2X Roadmapping Prozesses und die Ableitung von Handlungsempfehlungen. Ein besonderer Schwerpunkt lag auf dem Einsatz von PtX im Industriesektor. F{\"u}r das Vorhaben wurden Arbeitspakete (AP) erstellt, die Untersuchungen zu Technologie, Potenzial, {\"O}konomie und {\"O}kologie von PtH (AP 1), PtG (AP 2), Power-to-Ammoniak, Power-to-Ethen und Power-to-Propen (AP 3) umfassten. Daraus wurde in AP 4 ein Systemvergleich mit Einordnung von PtX in die Energiewende durchgef{\"u}hrt. Auf dieser Basis und der Identifizierung regulatorischer Rahmenbedingungen f{\"u}r PtX (AP 5) wurde das deutsche Energiesystem samt PtX-Pfaden in einem Energiesystemmodell abgebildet (AP 6). Die Ergebnisse flossen in das Roadmapping ein (AP 7). Zudem erfolgte ein Austausch mit den Projektpartnern und das Verfassen wissenschaftlicher Abhandlungen (AP 8).}, 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} } @article{GaertnerRankHeberletal., author = {G{\"a}rtner, Sebastian and Rank, Daniel and Heberl, Michael and Gaderer, Matthias and Dawoud, Belal and Haumer, Anton and Sterner, Michael}, title = {Simulation and Techno-Economic Analysis of a Power-to-Hydrogen Process for Oxyfuel Glass Melting}, series = {Energies}, volume = {14}, journal = {Energies}, number = {24}, publisher = {MDPI}, doi = {10.3390/en14248603}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:898-opus4-22713}, abstract = {As an energy-intensive industry sector, the glass industry is strongly affected by the increasingly stringent climate protection targets. As established combustion-based production systems ensure high process stability and glass quality, an immediate switch to low greenhouse gas emission processes is difficult. To approach these challenges, this work investigates a step-by-step integration of a Power-to-Hydrogen concept into established oxyfuel glass melting processes using a simulation approach. This is complemented by a case study for economic analysis on a selected German glass industry site by simulating the power production of a nearby renewable energy park and subsequent optimization of the power-to-hydrogen plant performance and capacities. The results of this study indicate, that the proposed system can reduce specific carbon dioxide emissions by up to 60\%, while increasing specific energy demand by a maximum of 25\%. Investigations of the impact of altered combustion and furnace properties like adiabatic flame temperature (+25 °C), temperature efficiency (∆ξ = -0.003) and heat capacity flow ratio (∆zHL = -0.009) indicate that pure hydrogen-oxygen combustion has less impact on melting properties than assumed so far. Within the case study, high CO2 abatement costs of 295 €/t CO2-eq. were determined. This is mainly due to the insufficient performance of renewable energy sources. The correlations between process scaling and economic parameters presented in this study show promising potential for further economic optimization of the proposed energy system in the future.}, language = {en} } @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} } @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} } @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} } @misc{RahimSchumm, author = {Rahim, Stefan and Schumm, Leon}, title = {Weather Data Cutouts for the Wasserstoffatlas (Hydrogen Map) [Data set]}, doi = {10.5281/zenodo.8135586}, abstract = {The cutouts are required to calculate the solar PV and wind onshore feed-in profiles of the Wasserstoffatlas. The provided cutouts are spatiotemporal subsets of the European weather data from the ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis dataset and the CMSAF SARAH-2 solar surface radiation dataset for the year 2013. They have been prepared by and are for use with the atlite tool (https://atlite.readthedocs.io/). ECMWF ERA5 Source: https://cds.climate.copernicus.eu/cdsapp\#!/dataset/reanalysis-era5-single-levels?tab=overview Terms of Use: https://cds.climate.copernicus.eu/api/v2/terms/static/20180314_Copernicus_License_V1.1.pdf CMSAF SARAH-2 Pfeifroth, Uwe; Kothe, Steffen; M{\"u}ller, Richard; Trentmann, J{\"o}rg; Hollmann, Rainer; Fuchs, Petra; Werscheck, Martin (2017): Surface Radiation Data Set - Heliosat (SARAH) - Edition 2, Satellite Application Facility on Climate Monitoring, DOI:10.5676/EUM_SAF_CM/SARAH/V002, https://doi.org/10.5676/EUM_SAF_CM/SARAH/V002 Terms of Use: https://www.eumetsat.int/cs/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE\&dDocName=pdf_leg_data_policy\&allowInterrupt=1\&noSaveAs=1\&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased}, language = {en} } @misc{BirettSchummHofrichteretal., author = {Birett, Falk and Schumm, Leon and Hofrichter, Andreas and Heusgen, Valentin and Rahim, Stefan}, title = {Wasserstoffatlas Deutschland (Hydrogen Map) [Data set]}, doi = {10.5281/zenodo.13960465}, abstract = {Input files required for Hydrogen Map workflow in the project "Wasserstoffatlas Deutschland", funded by the BMBF.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HinterreiterBruecklRauch, author = {Hinterreiter, Marion and Br{\"u}ckl, Oliver and Rauch, Johannes}, title = {Methodology for long-term reactive power forecasts of medium-voltage grids}, series = {NEIS 2025 : Conference on Sustainable Energy Supply and Energy Storage Systems, Hamburg, September 15 - 16, 2025}, booktitle = {NEIS 2025 : Conference on Sustainable Energy Supply and Energy Storage Systems, Hamburg, September 15 - 16, 2025}, editor = {Schulz, Detlef}, publisher = {VDE Verlag}, isbn = {978-3-8007-6633-8}, pages = {218 -- 223}, abstract = {Understanding and assessing the long-term behavior of reactive power is crucial for power system planning and invest-ment decisions. This is particularly growing relevant for the lower voltage-grid levels, which are gaining importance due to significant changes in grid behavior, operational strategies, energy generation and consumption patterns. Currently, standardized methodologies for forecasting reactive power in medium-voltage grids are lacking, creating a gap in research and practical applications. To optimize grid investments and expansions, informed decisions based on reliable research and accurate forecasts are essential. This paper presents a methodology for long-term reactive power forecasting in me-dium-voltage grids, introducing a new approach to account for low- and medium-voltage grid interactions while address-ing common challenges like limited available grid data and scenario framework definition. The aim of the forecast is the future reactive power behaviour of a medium-voltage-grid at the high-voltage side of the high-voltage to medium-voltage transformer. The medium-voltage-level is modelled using a grid model approach, while low-voltage grids are being mod-elled using generic distribution grids. A 209-bus medium-voltage-grid model is used as an application example and to provide two exemplary use cases for a reactive power forecast for 2045.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{StadlerKrausBrueckl, author = {Stadler, Andreas and Kraus, Hermann and Br{\"u}ckl, Oliver}, title = {Proposing an Optimization Model for a techno-economic Evaluation of Energy Storage Systems}, series = {PESS 2025 - IEEE Power and Energy Student Summit, October 08 - 10, 2025 in Munich, Germany}, booktitle = {PESS 2025 - IEEE Power and Energy Student Summit, October 08 - 10, 2025 in Munich, Germany}, editor = {Technische Universit{\"a}t M{\"u}nchen,}, publisher = {VDE}, isbn = {978-3-8007-6656-7}, pages = {97 -- 102}, abstract = {During the global energy crisis in 2022, electricity prices increased drastically. This lead, together with an overall higher price volatility to possibly higher electrical energy storage system (ESS) profitability. To test if the investment in an ESS can now be more profitable, an approach for a techno-economic evaluation of ESS is presented in this paper, using an optimization algorithm to determine the optimal way of covering a load flow profile with electricity trading products on the electricity market with and without the use of an energy storage system. The cost differences between using or not using the storage system are assumed to be the profits of the ESS, which must exceed the (interest-bearing) investment costs over its lifetime. The correct way of operation of the optimization model is validated and several storage sizes and capacities as well as several years of the electricity market data was analyzed, once with a perfect forecast of all prices of the electricity trading products and once with a forecast based on the previous years purchasing strategy. The results show that, using the prognosis and a 2 \% p.a. interest rate, only the storage combinations for 2.5 MWh/ 2.5 MW and 1 MWh/ 1 MW show profitability in 2023, whereas 2017 and 2020 show no profitability.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HinterreiterBruecklRauch, author = {Hinterreiter, Marion and Br{\"u}ckl, Oliver and Rauch, Johannes}, title = {Challenges and Approaches for Long-Term Reactive Power Forecasting in Power Systems}, series = {PESS 2025 - IEEE Power and Energy Student Summit, October 08 - 10, 2025 in Munich, Germany}, booktitle = {PESS 2025 - IEEE Power and Energy Student Summit, October 08 - 10, 2025 in Munich, Germany}, editor = {Technische Universit{\"a}t M{\"u}nchen,}, publisher = {VDE Verlag}, isbn = {978-3-8007-6656-7}, pages = {109 -- 114}, abstract = {The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources is driving profound changes across all voltage levels of the electrical grid, altering active power (P) as well as reactive power (Q) behavior. This transformation involves a shift from predominantly top-down, unidirectional electricity flows to bidirectional and increasingly complex flow patterns, fundamentally altering the operation and utilization of power systems. Many countries are already reporting notable changes in their transmission grid Q. This can lead to increased costs for grid expansion and compensation equipment, as well as grid losses. To minimize these losses and ensure grid stability and efficiency, understanding and forecasting Q long-term becomes essential. This paper addresses the challenges of long-term (1-20 years) Q forecasting in general by analyzing Q behavior in grids, the main influencing grid parameters, and reviewing existing forecasting approaches. It evaluates the applicability of these approaches and highlights current research gaps and trends. By focusing on this underexplored area, the paper aims to support the development of more advanced and reliable long-term Q forecasting techniques.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{RauchBruecklEngel, author = {Rauch, Johannes and Br{\"u}ckl, Oliver and Engel, Bernd}, title = {Optimal Reactive Power Planning by covering deficient voltage demands with additional reactive power sources using a sensitivity approach}, series = {NEIS 2023 : Conference on Sustainable Energy Supply and Energy Storage Systems, Hamburg, September 4 - 5, 2023}, booktitle = {NEIS 2023 : Conference on Sustainable Energy Supply and Energy Storage Systems, Hamburg, September 4 - 5, 2023}, editor = {Schulz, Detlef,}, publisher = {VDE Verlag}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {978-3-8007-6134-0}, pages = {223 -- 230}, abstract = {The determination of the optimal location, types and size of additional required reactive power sources is a main interest of Reactive Power Planning (RPP) investigations and of this paper. The planning problem addresses the maintenance of voltage stability, which is an ancillary service in Germany, and can be formulated as a mixed-integer optimization prob-lem. The aim of this work is a techno-economically efficient coverage of the deficient steady state voltage deviation demands (VDD) by placing new reactive power sources with adequate size or extending the reactive power potential of existing sources. An optimization model is set up to solve the planning problem by using load flow voltage sensitivities, which quantify and evaluate the technical efficiency of new reactive power sources in relation to the present voltage deviation demands. Operating and investment costs are used as economic decision parameters. Within an application example, which is carried out with an exemplary transmission system, the solution of the planning problem is discussed.}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Thema, author = {Thema, Martin Jiř{\´i}}, title = {Process optimization for microbial biosynthesis of methane in a trickle-bed reactor for Power-to-Gas applications: the ORBIT-process}, isbn = {978-3-8440-7656-1}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:bvb:29-opus4-150567}, pages = {XVIII, 211}, abstract = {This thesis identifes Power-to-Gas in general and biological CO2-methanation in trickle-bed reactors in particular as promising energy storage and sector coupling technology ready for application but with further optimization potential. It reviews the global status and development of Power-to-Gas technology as to be of exponentially growing importance in energy systems changing towards renewable power supply and analyzes optimization and standardization potential for biological CO2-methanation in tricklebed reactors deriving an improved methanation process. Process development and experiments on hydrodynamical and biological improvement of such a setup were performed, leading to an optimized combination of a packing and microorganisms in pure culture embedded in the new ORBIT-process. First experimental results give evidence of successful application of different optimization approaches implemented in a technical center scale setup.}, 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} }