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Power-to-X

By: Willy Shih, Michael W. Toffel and Kelsey Carter
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Abstract

To reduce greenhouse gas emissions that were contributing to climate change, the world needs to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Power-to-X (PtX) refers to an array of processes that convert electricity (power) to various gaseous and liquid fuels (X). PtX is widely viewed as essential to accelerating the deployment of renewable energy. This note focuses on five central PtX fuels: hydrogen, ammonia, syngas, methanol, and methane.

Keywords

Environmental Strategies; Climate Change; Environmental Sustainability; Transition; Renewable Energy; Energy Industry

Citation

Shih, Willy, Michael W. Toffel, and Kelsey Carter. "Power-to-X." Harvard Business School Technical Note 624-038, August 2023. (Revised July 2024.)
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Willy C. Shih

Technology and Operations Management
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Michael W. Toffel

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