Viessmann presents its ‘Power-to-Gas’ method to turn excess renewable electricity into gas for the UK grid
· German company pioneers new methanisation model, using microorganisms, which can balance peaks in energy supply from renewables such as wind and solar. · In future, around five per cent of the UK’s gas consumption could come from power-to-gas plants. · Two pilot projects in Germany are already proving the concept.At Ecobuild 2014 Viessmann will be presenting its power-to-gas solution for addressing the peaks in power generation from weather-dependant renewable energy sources. Viessmann, one of the world’s leading sustainable heating systems manufacturers, believes its model for