CYTOK® utilizes patented Power-to-Gas technology to convert captured hydrogen and carbon dioxide into synthetic methane, enabling efficient energy storage and utilization. This process addresses the challenge of emissions from traditional natural gas systems by providing a fully emissions-free alternative for energy supply and storage.
Funding
$363.6K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
The intermittency of renewable energy sources like solar and wind power creates challenges in maintaining a consistent energy supply. Excess energy generated during peak production times often goes unused, while periods of low production require alternative energy sources, leading to inefficiencies and potential emissions.
Solution
CYTOK® offers a Power-to-Gas (PtG) technology that converts captured hydrogen and carbon dioxide into synthetic methane (SNG), providing a solution for efficient energy storage and utilization. The technology uses green electricity to produce hydrogen via electrolysis, which is then combined with CO₂ in a catalytic methanation process to create SNG. This SNG can be stored and used in existing natural gas infrastructure, such as combined heat and power (CHP) units and condensing boilers, enabling a seamless integration with established energy systems. CYTOK's patented process achieves emission-free combustion of green natural gas through closed CO₂/methane cycles and a modified oxyfuel process, turning CO₂ into a valuable resource and storage medium. The PtG technology facilitates sector coupling and large-scale energy storage, promoting energy independence and reducing reliance on volatile energy markets.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes energy providers, grid operators, housing associations, commercial enterprises, and municipalities seeking sustainable and independent energy solutions.
Features
- Patented Power-to-Gas technology for converting renewable energy into synthetic methane
- Closed CO₂/methane cycles and modified oxyfuel process for emission-free combustion
- Compatibility with existing natural gas infrastructure (pipelines, storage facilities, CHP units, and heating systems)
- Modular container solutions for standardized and scalable system deployment
- Integration of electrolysis and catalytic Sabatier process for SNG production
- Ability to store large capacities of energy, including long-term storage for seasonal energy gaps
- Potential for local SNG production, reducing transportation costs and reliance on international energy markets