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Can battery energy storage system and hydrogen storage system be used as backup?

This article analysed the technical and cost viability of combining battery energy storage system and hydrogen storage system as backup for a hybrid solar PV and wind turbine energy system. Using two case studies in sub-Saharan Africa, simulations were carried out under various PV tracking configurations to determine the optimal systems.

Can solar PV produce hydrogen?

A new model for integrated hydrogen production with solar PV energy is proposed. It considers different technologies, conditions of use and meteorological variations. Optimum coupling of the electrolyzer and PV modules can be achieved. Battery-assisted electrolysis for off-grid hydrogen production can be evaluated.

Is hydrogen storage a sustainable alternative?

Batteries had been a predominant choice in hybrid systems, but the allure of hydrogen storage as a sustainable alternative was undeniable. Still, the harmonious interplay between wind and solar PV systems mitigated their energy production shortfalls, enhancing the system’s comprehensive reliability.

Can a fuel cell be used as a hydrogen storage system?

Fuel cell is easy to recycle and the contaminant it releases to the environment during and after its lifetime is minimal. Hydrogen storage systems can therefore supplement the operations of the battery or even act as an alternative storage system in residential off-grid hybrid renewable energy systems.

How is a hydrogen storage system sized?

The sizing of the hydrogen storage system takes place after determining the maximum energy generation from the PV, WTGs, and the minimum load power. The ELZ utilizes surplus energy to produce a maximum of 23 kg of hydrogen per hour.

Can a battery storage system be used as a back-up for solar PV?

The technical and cost viability of deploying a combination of both battery storage system (BSS) and hydrogen storage system (HSS) as back-up for a solar PV- micro wind turbine system under various solar PV sun tracking configurations was investigated.