Design and simulation of the power control system of a plant for the generation of hydrogen via electrolysis, using photovoltaic solar energy

The gradual exhaustion of natural resources, particularly energy sources, and the various problems involved in their life-cycle, makes it necessary to promote a renewably derived hydrogen economy, in which hydrogen is produced from clean sources. In this paper, the control system for an installation...

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Published in:International journal of hydrogen energy 2007-12, Vol.32 (18), p.4635-4640
Main Authors: Contreras, A., Guirado, R., Veziroglu, T.N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alternative fuels. Production and utilization
Applied sciences
Autonomous plant for hydrogen
Energy
Equipments, installations and applications
Exact sciences and technology
Fuels
Hydrogen
Natural energy
Photovoltaic
Photovoltaic conversion
PV-electrolyser power control system
Solar energy
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Summary:The gradual exhaustion of natural resources, particularly energy sources, and the various problems involved in their life-cycle, makes it necessary to promote a renewably derived hydrogen economy, in which hydrogen is produced from clean sources. In this paper, the control system for an installation for producing hydrogen via electrolysis using only a 250 kWp photovoltaic generator is presented. Computer simulation was used to design and confirm its correct performance. The results obtained ensure the installation's high energy yield.
ISSN:0360-3199
1879-3487
DOI:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2007.07.006