Efficient solar-powered PEM electrolysis for sustainable hydrogen production: an integrated approach

<p dir="ltr">The coupling of photovoltaics (PVs) and PEM water electrolyzers (PEMWE) is a promising method for generating hydrogen from a renewable energy source. While direct coupling is feasible, the variability of solar radiation presents challenges in efficient sizing. This study...

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Main Author: Muthumeenal Arunachalam (11450796) (author)
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Electrical engineering
Electronics, sensors and digital hardware
Green hydrogen
Solar PV
Proton exchange membrane (PEM)
Energy storage
Water electrolyzer
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description <p dir="ltr">The coupling of photovoltaics (PVs) and PEM water electrolyzers (PEMWE) is a promising method for generating hydrogen from a renewable energy source. While direct coupling is feasible, the variability of solar radiation presents challenges in efficient sizing. This study proposes an innovative energy management strategy that ensures a stable hydrogen production rate, even with fluctuating solar irradiation. By integrating battery-assisted hydrogen production, this approach allows for decentralized, grid-independent renewable energy systems, mitigating instability from PV intermittency. The system utilizes electrochemical storage to absorb excess energy during periods of low or very high irradiation, which falls outside the electrolyzer’s optimal power input range. This stored energy then supports the PV system, ensuring the electrolyzer operates near its nominal capacity and optimizing its lifetime. The system achieves an efficiency of 7.78 to 8.81% at low current density region and 6.6% at high current density in converting solar energy into hydrogen.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Emergent Materials<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s42247-024-00697-y" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s42247-024-00697-y</a></p>
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spelling Efficient solar-powered PEM electrolysis for sustainable hydrogen production: an integrated approachMuthumeenal Arunachalam (11450796)Dong Suk Han (1748989)EngineeringElectrical engineeringElectronics, sensors and digital hardwareGreen hydrogenSolar PVProton exchange membrane (PEM)Energy storageWater electrolyzer<p dir="ltr">The coupling of photovoltaics (PVs) and PEM water electrolyzers (PEMWE) is a promising method for generating hydrogen from a renewable energy source. While direct coupling is feasible, the variability of solar radiation presents challenges in efficient sizing. This study proposes an innovative energy management strategy that ensures a stable hydrogen production rate, even with fluctuating solar irradiation. By integrating battery-assisted hydrogen production, this approach allows for decentralized, grid-independent renewable energy systems, mitigating instability from PV intermittency. The system utilizes electrochemical storage to absorb excess energy during periods of low or very high irradiation, which falls outside the electrolyzer’s optimal power input range. This stored energy then supports the PV system, ensuring the electrolyzer operates near its nominal capacity and optimizing its lifetime. The system achieves an efficiency of 7.78 to 8.81% at low current density region and 6.6% at high current density in converting solar energy into hydrogen.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Emergent Materials<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s42247-024-00697-y" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s42247-024-00697-y</a></p>2024-04-24T09:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1007/s42247-024-00697-yhttps://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Efficient_solar-powered_PEM_electrolysis_for_sustainable_hydrogen_production_an_integrated_approach/29714990CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/297149902024-04-24T09:00:00Z
spellingShingle Efficient solar-powered PEM electrolysis for sustainable hydrogen production: an integrated approach
Muthumeenal Arunachalam (11450796)
Engineering
Electrical engineering
Electronics, sensors and digital hardware
Green hydrogen
Solar PV
Proton exchange membrane (PEM)
Energy storage
Water electrolyzer
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title Efficient solar-powered PEM electrolysis for sustainable hydrogen production: an integrated approach
title_full Efficient solar-powered PEM electrolysis for sustainable hydrogen production: an integrated approach
title_fullStr Efficient solar-powered PEM electrolysis for sustainable hydrogen production: an integrated approach
title_full_unstemmed Efficient solar-powered PEM electrolysis for sustainable hydrogen production: an integrated approach
title_short Efficient solar-powered PEM electrolysis for sustainable hydrogen production: an integrated approach
title_sort Efficient solar-powered PEM electrolysis for sustainable hydrogen production: an integrated approach
topic Engineering
Electrical engineering
Electronics, sensors and digital hardware
Green hydrogen
Solar PV
Proton exchange membrane (PEM)
Energy storage
Water electrolyzer