Using Photovoltaics in Methanol Production (Efficiency, Enviromental Impact, and Economical Performance)

Richard Luan Silva Machado; Rosangela Rodrigues Dias; Mariany Costa Deprá; Leila Queiroz Zepka; Eduardo Jacob-Lopes

doi:10.1016/B978-0-443-15740-0.00032-X

Using Photovoltaics in Methanol Production (Efficiency, Enviromental Impact, and Economical Performance)

Richard Luan Silva Machado
, Rosangela Rodrigues Dias
, Mariany Costa Deprá
, Leila Queiroz Zepka
, Eduardo Jacob-Lopes

Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

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Abstract

Countries affected by the energy crisis are trying to overcome their dependence on fossil fuels by de-fossilizing their energy systems. The eco-intelligent integration of methanol production with renewable energy sources such as solar photovoltaics is inextricably linked to sustainable manufacturing and a cleaner, safer, and more prosperous future. Biofuels like methanol struggle to generate renewable revenues from waste that would otherwise be discarded in nature. Replacing fossil electricity in your facility's operations can reduce costs and environmental footprint. Therefore, the main objective of this chapter is to bring a new look to the production of biofuels, mainly second-generation methanol, using photovoltaic energy in unit operations. A historical perspective from fossil fuels to biofuels is provided. Finally, the technical, economic, and environmental premises of methanol production with photovoltaic energy are addressed.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Comprehensive Methanol Science
Subtitle of host publication	Production, Applications, and Emerging Technologies: First Edition, Volume 1-4
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	V2:872-V2:890
Volume	2
ISBN (Electronic)	9780443157417
ISBN (Print)	9780443157400
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-15740-0.00032-X
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2025
Externally published	Yes

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13 Climate Action

Keywords

Biomethanol
Fossil fuels
Gas emission
Green electricity
Renewable energy
Second generation biofuels

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Silva Machado, R. L., Dias, R. R., Deprá, M. C., Zepka, L. Q., & Jacob-Lopes, E. (2025). Using Photovoltaics in Methanol Production (Efficiency, Enviromental Impact, and Economical Performance). In Comprehensive Methanol Science: Production, Applications, and Emerging Technologies: First Edition, Volume 1-4 (Vol. 2, pp. V2:872-V2:890). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-15740-0.00032-X

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