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Systematic analysis of a fully renewable tri-generation system based on solar-biomass gasification and chemical looping processes

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  • Ma, Tengyu
  • Zhang, Xiantao
  • Xiao, Jiadong
  • Wang, Ruilin
  • Ruan, Chongyan
  • Wang, Hongsheng

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The efficient and coupled utilization of renewable energy is imperative for advancing the energy transition under the "dual carbon" goals. This study aims to develop a high-efficiency, self-sustaining CCHP system that fully utilizes renewable biomass and solar energy. To this end, we propose a novel integrated system that synergizes solar-driven biomass gasification, chemical looping hydrogen generation, and solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), establishing a closed-loop cycle from renewable energy input to multi-energy output. System performance assessment under optimized conditions revealed an energy efficiency of 49.6%, with exergy analysis pinpointing chemical conversion processes as the main source of loss. An empirical study conducted on a building in Beijing showed that under rated operating parameters, the system can fully satisfy electricity demands while covering 61.4% of thermal energy requirements. This work provides a viable pathway for the efficient integration of renewables, offering significant insights for upgrading distributed energy systems.

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  • Ma, Tengyu & Zhang, Xiantao & Xiao, Jiadong & Wang, Ruilin & Ruan, Chongyan & Wang, Hongsheng, 2026. "Systematic analysis of a fully renewable tri-generation system based on solar-biomass gasification and chemical looping processes," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 344(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:344:y:2026:i:c:s0360544226001015
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2026.139999
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