Cost analysis of wind-electrolyzer-fuel cell system for energy demand in Pnarbaş-Kayseri

Genç G., Celik M., Genç M. S.

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, cilt.37, sa.17, ss.12158-12166, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 37 Sayı: 17
  • Basım Tarihi: 2012
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2012.05.058
  • Dergi Adı: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.12158-12166
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Hydrogen storage, Wind energy conversion system, Electrolyzer, Fuel cell, Energy cost, Hydrogen cost, HYDROGEN-PRODUCTION, POWER, GENERATION, TECHNOLOGY, ECONOMY, TURKEY
  • Erciyes Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

In this study, the hydrogen production potential and costs by using wind/electrolysis system in Pnarbaş-Kayseri were considered. In order to evaluate costs and quantities of produced hydrogen, for three different hub heights (50 m, 80 m and 100 m) and two different electrolyzer cases, such as one electrolyzer with rated power of 120 kW (Case-I) and three electrolyzers with rated power of 40 kW (Case-II) were investigated. Levelised cost of electricity method was used in order to determine the cost analysis of wind energy and hydrogen production. The results of calculations brought out that the electricity costs of the wind turbines and hydrogen production costs of the electrolyzers are decreased with the increase of turbine hub height. The maximum hydrogen production quantity was obtained 14192 kgH 2/year and minimum hydrogen cost was obtained 8.5 $/kgH 2 at 100 m hub height in the Case-II. © 2012 Hydrogen Energy Publications, LLC. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.