Wind-To-Hydrogen Project: Electrolyzer Capital Cost Study

Research output: NRELTechnical Report

Abstract

This study is being performed as part of the U.S. Department of Energy and Xcel Energy's Wind-to-Hydrogen Project (Wind2H2) at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. The general aim of the project is to identify areas for improving the production of hydrogen from renewable energy sources. These areas include both technical development and cost analysis of systems that convert renewable energyto hydrogen via water electrolysis. Increased efficiency and reduced cost will bring about greater market penetration for hydrogen production and application. There are different issues for isolated versus grid-connected systems, however, and these issues must be considered. The manner in which hydrogen production is integrated in the larger energy system will determine its cost feasibility andenergy efficiency.
Original languageAmerican English
Number of pages48
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008

NREL Publication Number

  • NREL/TP-550-44103

Keywords

  • alkaline
  • electrolysis
  • H2A
  • hydrogen
  • hydrogen
  • PEM
  • water electrolysis
  • wind
  • Wind2H2
  • Xcel

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