Galetech e-Fuels
Empowering Progress with Sustainable Energy
Research Facility In Ireland
Facility to consist of containerised equipment which is housed within an agricultural style shed. A comprehensive testing and optimising programme over the first 3 years.
Initial production anticipated to be approximately 100,000 litres per year, with up to 400,000 litres expected at full capacity in year 4.
2027
e-Fuel Research Facility in Ireland for testing & optimising processes
2030
Commercial facility in Ireland at MW scale
2030's
2x Commercial projects in Kenya at GW scale
“e-Fuels represent a critical pathway to becoming carbon neutral. Key to this is the ability to achieve high capacity baseload renewable power, which subsequently yields reliable full load run hours for e-Fuel facilities. Having completed feasibility studies we look forward to developing our Irish research facility which not only places Galetech at the forefront of this emerging technology, but it also demonstrates the value of our Kenyan projects."
- Michael Bermingham
Our Pathway
Galetech is a leader in the renewable energy market, specialising in wind, solar, and energy storage projects. We aim to pioneer innovative solutions in sustainable energy, including e-Fuels, to advance the energy transition. In Ireland, Galetech is launching a research facility, which is modular and designed for rapid roll-out, leveraging our experience and unlocking stranded renewable energy resources.
The conceived roll-out would initially consist of commercial facility of up 40MW, producing up to 15 million litres of e-fuel per year. This is equivalent to approximately 10% of the EU mandates for synthetic aviation fuel in Ireland in 2030.
Concurrently, Galetech is advancing two large-scale projects in Kenya, the initial phase of these projects aims to harness 1GW of solar and wind energy in less than 10 years. This dual-region strategy underscores Galetech's commitment to driving the global transition to e-Fuels, reducing carbon emissions, and fostering sustainable development.
CO2 Conversion Process
The three essential components of e-fuel production are renewable electricity, water and carbon dioxide. The e-fuel process mimics the processes of nature, such as trees taking in sunlight, carbon dioxide and water. By converting CO2 from the atmosphere into a renewable e-Fuel we replace conventional fossil fuels thus helping reduce future CO2 levels in our atmosphere.
The Market
The European Union has committed to a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and achieving climate neutrality by 2050. In the aviation sector alone there are mandates for >0.7% e-Fuel in 2030 rising sharply to 35% e-Fuel by 2050.
Simply put, there’s an EU mandated demand for >500 million litres of e-Fuel in 2030 for just the aviation industry, with similar mandates in place for maritime and road transport.
Northern Kenya 1GW of Wind & Solar
Phase 1 - 429MW & 171 MW Solar
Yielding 70% capacity factor.
Direct Air Capture of CO2 and water.
> 6,100 full load hours
Costal kenya 1GW of Solar
Phase 1- 470MW solar + hydroelectric power
from the grid at night, yielding 75% capacity factor.
>6,600 full load hours.
Why e-Fuels
e-Fuels, or electrofuels, are synthetic fuels made using renewable energy, offering a carbon-neutral solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Produced through electrolysis, which splits water into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable electricity, the hydrogen is combined with captured CO2 to create hydrocarbons like e-methanol, e-diesel, and e-kerosene.
These fuels are compatible with existing engines and infrastructure, making them ideal for hard-to-electrify sectors like aviation, shipping, and heavy-duty transport. Advances in electrolysis and carbon capture are enhancing the efficiency and affordability of e-fuel production.
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