Photovoltaic-powered solid polymer electrolyte (SPE) electrolyzer system evaluation
Abstract
The final results of the evaluation of a photovoltaic-powered solid polymer electrolyte (SPE) electrolyzer system at the Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) Hydrogen Technology Evaluation Center (HTEC) are presented. The HTEC facility and the SPE electrolyzer system are described. Electrolyzer test results are then presented. A technoeconomic analysis of hydrogen production via PV-powered electrolysis and other options is reported. The use of grid versus photovoltaic electricity is evaluated parametrically. PV-electrolyzer system transient computer results are presented. The economic model on which the technoeconomic analysis is based is appended, as well as fitting equations and coefficients of some of the test results.
- Publication:
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Final Report Brookhaven National Lab
- Pub Date:
- July 1985
- Bibcode:
- 1985bnl..rept.....M
- Keywords:
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- Economic Analysis;
- Electrolysis;
- Electrolytic Cells;
- Photovoltaic Effect;
- Solid Electrolytes;
- Hydrogen;
- Parameterization;
- Polymerization;
- Systems Analysis;
- Technology Assessment;
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering