Reliable and affordable energy supplies are among the biggest challenges ahead. To meet this challenge, the German Federal Government favours a broad-based energy mix in its climate policy. Coal will remain a vital part of this energy mix as renewable energies will not be able to replace this economically efficient energy source in the foreseeable future.

In view of current climate trends it is therefore absolutely necessary to step up research for climate-friendly technologies for coal-based power generation. With the development of the IGCC-CCS power plant with CO₂ capture and storage, RWE plans to make a valuable contribution.

Information chart: View of IGCC-CCS

IGCC-CCS power plant with CO₂ capture and storage (click to enlarge)