Stand-alone PV-hydrogen energy system in Taleghan-Iran using HOMER software: optimization and techno-economic analysis

Shiroudi, Abolfazl; Taklimi, Seyed Reza Hosseini; Mousavifar, Seyed Ahmad; Taghipour, Peyman

doi:10.1007/s10668-013-9443-3

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“…It is usually used for generating hydrogen from water that in turn used for different applications such as fuel for PEMFC. The importance of electrolyzer is increased with increasing the usage of renewable energy where it was used as an effective tool for storing excess energy into hydrogen [60][61][62]. The electrolyzer as any electrochemical cell consists of two electrodes and an electrolyte.…”

Section: Electrolyzermentioning

confidence: 99%

Fuel cell as an effective energy storage in reverse osmosis desalination plant powered by photovoltaic system

Rezk

Sayed

Al‐Dhaifallah³

et al. 2019

Energy

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A hybrid renewable energy systems (HRESs) comprises of photovoltaic (PV), and self-charging fuel cells (SCFC) is designed for securing electrical energy required to operate brackish water pumping (BWP) and reverse osmosis desalination (RO) plant of 150 m 3 d-1 for irrigation purposes in remote areas. An optimal configuration of the proposed design is determined based on minimum cost of energy (COE) and the minimum total net present cost (NPC). Moreover, a comparison with a stand-alone diesel generation (DG) or grid extension is carried out against the optimal configuration of PV/SCFC HRES. The modeling, simulation, and techno-economic evaluation of the different proposed systems, including the PV/SCFC system are done using HOMER software. Results show that PV array (66 kW), FC (9 kW), converter (25 KW)-Electrolyzer (15 kW), Hydrogen cylinder (70 kg) are the viable economic option with a total NPC of $115,649 and $0.062 unit cost of electricity. The COE for the standalone DG system is 0.206 $/kWh, which is 69.90 % higher than that of the PV/SCFC system. The PV/SCFC system is cheaper than grid extension. This study opens the way for using a fuel cell as an effective method for solving the energy intermittence/storage problems of renewable energy sources.

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Fuel cell as an effective energy storage in reverse osmosis desalination plant powered by photovoltaic system

Rezk

Sayed

Al‐Dhaifallah³

et al. 2019

Energy

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“…It is then used to supply FC for later reuse when the PV power is less than the demand. The proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) have attractive properties for the following reasons; lower operating temperatures, lower operating pressures, low pollutant emissions, and silent operation [35][36][37]. The hydrogen enters the anode of the FC and the oxygen enters the cathode.…”

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A Novel Robust Methodology Based Salp Swarm Algorithm for Allocation and Capacity of Renewable Distributed Generators on Distribution Grids

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A novel methodology based on the recent metaheuristic optimization algorithm Salp Swarm Algorithm (SSA) for locating and optimal sizing of renewable distributed generators (RDGs) and shunt capacitor banks (SCBs) on radial distribution networks (RDNs) is proposed. A multi-objective function index (MOFI) approach is used for assuring the power quality (PQ) through enhancing the voltage level in addition to minimizing the power losses of the system and the whole operating cost of the grid. The proposed methodology is tested via 33-Bus standard radial distribution networks at different scenarios to prove their validity and performance. The obtained results are compared with the Grasshopper Optimization Algorithm (GOA), and the hybrid Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and Gravitational Search Algorithm (PSOGSA). The SSA optimizer proved its superiority with high attitude and accuracy for solving the problems of RDGs’ and SCBs’ locations and capacities simultaneously. An Egyptian practical case study at different load levels via different scenarios including the control operation within 24 h is considered.

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“…In cases of unfavourable weather conditions, a storage system is a very necessary part of a stand-alone energy system in order to ensure that energy can still be provided in emergencies, such as instantaneous overload conditions and solar off-day conditions [23].…”

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Performance Analysis of a VPV/FC Hybrid System for Generating Electricity in Iraq's Remote Areas

Nawawi

Aziz

Buntat³

et al. 2016

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Stand-alone PV-hydrogen energy system in Taleghan-Iran using HOMER software: optimization and techno-economic analysis

Cited by 52 publications

References 20 publications

Fuel cell as an effective energy storage in reverse osmosis desalination plant powered by photovoltaic system

Fuel cell as an effective energy storage in reverse osmosis desalination plant powered by photovoltaic system

A Novel Robust Methodology Based Salp Swarm Algorithm for Allocation and Capacity of Renewable Distributed Generators on Distribution Grids

Performance Analysis of a VPV/FC Hybrid System for Generating Electricity in Iraq's Remote Areas

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