METHANOLOGY develops a biocatalytic system that converts atmospheric carbon dioxide into a storable, high-value fuel using only water and renewable electricity. This decentralized energy solution allows prosumers to produce and store their own fuel for heating, offering an alternative to traditional energy grids.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
The reliance on fossil fuels for energy production contributes significantly to air pollution and increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide, exacerbating climate change. Traditional energy grids depend on centralized power plants and complex distribution networks, hindering energy independence and resilience at the individual and community levels.
Solution
METHANOLOGY develops and engineers decentralized energy solutions that convert atmospheric carbon dioxide into renewable methanol, a storable and versatile fuel. The company's willpower energy® system utilizes a patented electro-biocatalytic technology, employing enzymes to reduce CO2 with renewable electricity, eliminating the need for high temperatures, pressures, or hydrogen gas. This process results in a clean, easy-to-handle energy liquid that can be used for heating, electricity generation, and powering methanol engines or gas turbines. The system enables a closed-loop, CO2-neutral cycle by recapturing CO2 during methanol conversion, offering a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.
Target Audience
METHANOLOGY targets prosumers, communities, and industries seeking decentralized, sustainable energy solutions, including those in building management, e-mobility, transportation, aviation, and marine sectors.
Features
- Patented electro-biocatalytic technology for CO2 conversion to renewable methanol
- Modular willpower energy® systems suitable for residential, commercial, and industrial applications
- Operates at moderate temperatures and pressures for enhanced safety and efficiency
- Compatible with various renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, and hydro power
- Renewable methanol production with zero sulfur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and soot emissions
- Closed-loop CO2 cycle through recapture during methanol conversion
- Integration with existing infrastructure for easy storage and transportation of renewable methanol
- Remote monitoring and control capabilities for optimized performance and maintenance