Dr. Stefan Fogel from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) has conducted research on integrating power-to-methanol systems into future renewable energy infrastructure. Methanol is highlighted as a superior energy storage medium with higher energy density compared to hydrogen, making it a promising solution for storing excess electricity from renewable sources. Despite the challenges posed by high capital costs in electrolysis technology, Fogel's simulations show that flexible operation of power-to-methanol systems can lead to cost-effectiveness and competitive production costs when coupled with renewable sources. Fogel's work also emphasizes the importance of economic evaluation and modeling of such systems to ensure their viability. The use of a digital twin for simulations revealed the potential for coupling power-to-methanol plants with photovoltaic or wind power systems, operating at partial loads, and achieving competitive production costs. Although current costs for methanol production are not competitive due to the dominance of fossil fuels, Fogel projects a significant cost reduction by 2050 through economies of scale. The study anticipates that with the market growth of power-to-methanol technology in the coming years, costs will decrease, potentially reaching a point where it can compete with fossil fuels by 2050. Fogel's research envisions a future where power-to-methanol processes are on par with fossil fuels, highlighting the potential of this technology in revolutionizing energy storage and sustainable energy production.