Method for Storage of an Energy Carrier

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This invention describes a method for storing an energy carrier, specifically by storing liquid dimethyl ether (DME) in a large underground cavern (referred to as a DME cavern).

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• Large-scale storage of renewable or synthetic fuels for energy grids
• Backup energy storage solutions for industrial facilities
• Hydrogen carrier and storage solutions for fuel cells or power generation
• Strategic reserves for fuel supply security in national energy infrastructures

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• Efficient storage of large amounts of liquid DME, which is an easily transportable energy carrier
• Enables the use and storage of renewable or synthetic fuels at scale
• Improves energy security by providing a stable reserve of fuel
• Reduces the risks associated with other, more volatile or less storable energy carriers

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Patent Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for storing an energy carrier, wherein the energy carrier is stored in liquid form as DME (dimethyl ether) in a cavern - DME cavern.