13th International Conference on Hydrogen Production (ICH2P-2022), Abottabad, Pakistan, 11 - 14 Aralık 2022, ss.1-2
Due to its nature, solar energy is an
intermittent energy source and needs to be stored to continue using it when it
is unavailable. This work develops a practical approach for solar-driven
systems integrated with hydrogen systems as an energy storage option in order
to determine the off-grid conditions for remote communities and systems. The
proposed approach aims to determine the minimum PV surface area to meet the
energy demand without requiring grid power. In order to provide the
uninterrupted energy of 1 MWh in Southern Ontario all year by solar power, it
is necessary to install 1,856,000 m2 solar PV panels with hydrogen production,
storage, and utilization systems, including PEM electrolysis, compressed-gas
storage, and PEM fuel cells.