Design of a system for solar energy storage via water electrolysis
| Autor: | A. Koukouvinos, V. Lygerou, N. Koumoutsos |
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| Rok vydání: | 1982 |
| Předmět: |
Pumped-storage hydroelectricity
Energy recovery Renewable Energy Sustainability and the Environment business.industry Photovoltaic system Energy Engineering and Power Technology Condensed Matter Physics Solar energy Energy storage Stand-alone power system Photovoltaic thermal hybrid solar collector Fuel Technology Environmental science Grid energy storage Process engineering business |
| Zdroj: | International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 7:645-650 |
| ISSN: | 0360-3199 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/0360-3199(82)90189-6 |
| Popis: | This article elaborates on the design and economic evaluation of a system that provides electricity for an average one-family dwelling by utilizing solar energy. Solar energy is converted by photovoltaic arrays to electricity which is then used for the electrolysis of water. The hydrogen produced is stored in the form of hydride and can be used either for direct burning, to meet the thermal energy requirements, or in a fuel cell to supply the electric energy needed. Particular emphasis was given to designing a control system that could guarantee a smooth intermittent operation of the electrolytic unit and the utilization of the maximum output of the photovoltaic cells. The system selected can operate with minimum attendance and very little maintenance. However, the cost of the electricity produced is at present prohibitive, being as high as $3.30 k Wh −1 . |
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