A practical approach to determine the off-grid conditions for energy storage integrated solar-driven power systems

Erdemir D., Dincer İ.

13th International Conference on Hydrogen Production (ICH2P-2022), Abottabad, Pakistan, 11 - 14 December 2022, pp.1-2, (Full Text)

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • City: Abottabad
  • Country: Pakistan
  • Page Numbers: pp.1-2
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: No

Abstract

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.