| Title |
Exploring profitability of bioeconomy paths: Dimethyl ether from biogas as case study |
| ID_Doc |
8065 |
| Authors |
Baena-Moreno, FM; Gonzalez-Castaño, M; Arellano-García, H; Reina, TR |
| Title |
Exploring profitability of bioeconomy paths: Dimethyl ether from biogas as case study |
| Year |
2021 |
| Published |
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| DOI |
10.1016/j.energy.2021.120230 |
| Abstract |
Herein a novel path is analysed for its economic viability to synergize the production of biomethane and dimethyl ether from biogas. We conduct a profitability analysis based on the discounted cash flow method. The results revealed an unprofitable process with high cost/revenues ratios. Profitable scenarios would be reached by setting prohibitive DME prices (1983-5566 (SIC)/t) or very high feed-in tariffs subsidies (95.22 (SIC)/MWh in the best case scenario). From the cost reduction side, the analysis revealed the need of reducing investment costs. For this purpose, we propose a percentage of investment as incentive scheme. Although the size increase benefits cost/revenues ratio, only the 1000 m(3)/h biogas plant size will reach profitability if 90% of the investment is subsidized. A sensitivity analysis to check the influence of some important economical parameters is also included. Overall this study evidences the big challenge that our society faces in the way towards a circular economy. (C) 2021 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
| Author Keywords |
Biomethane production; Biogas upgrading; CO2 utilization; Green energy production; Waste valorization; Dimethyl ether |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) |
| EID |
WOS:000647581100004 |
| WoS Category |
Thermodynamics; Energy & Fuels |
| Research Area |
Thermodynamics; Energy & Fuels |
| PDF |
https://openresearch.surrey.ac.uk/view/delivery/44SUR_INST/12147699410002346/13147699400002346
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