SPOTLIGHT – Sunlight production of chemical fuels

This EU project focuses on the development and validation of a photonic device and a chemical process concept.
The aim is to use sunlight, CO2, and green hydrogen to convert it into methane (CH4) through the Sabatier process and into carbon monoxide (CO) through the reverse water gas shift (rWGS) process. These gases continue to serve as the basis for the production of methanol (CH3OH). Both methane and methanol are compatible with our existing infrastructure and offer a wide range of applications, such as fuel for vehicles, energy storage, or raw materials for the production of high-quality chemicals.