Modeling the Feasibility of Using Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines in Remote Renewable Energy Systems: Preprint

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Abstract

Recent advances in hydrogen fuel cell and internal combustion engine technologies have enabled new energy options for supplying electrical power in remote, off-grid areas. The objective of this investigation is to determine under which conditions wind turbines and PV systems can feasibly power electrolyzers to generate and store hydrogen for remote power generation using fuel cells and internalcombustion engines. In this study, the optimization software HOMER is used to analyze a small 356-W radio repeater station and a 148-kW village power system. This study concludes that fuel cell systems appear competitive today at the radio repeater station and appear competitive in the village system if fuel cell prices are reduced to 40% of their current capital cost.
Original languageAmerican English
Number of pages21
StatePublished - 2003
EventWINDPOWER 2003 - Austin, Texas
Duration: 18 May 200321 May 2003

Conference

ConferenceWINDPOWER 2003
CityAustin, Texas
Period18/05/0321/05/03

NREL Publication Number

  • NREL/CP-500-34043

Keywords

  • Bergey Excel/s-60 turbine
  • electrolyzers
  • fuel cells
  • HOMER
  • hydrogen internal combustion systems
  • Prineville, Oregon
  • remote renewable energy systems
  • Southwest wind turbines
  • Wales, Alaska
  • wind energy
  • wind turbines

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