A technical evaluation of Wind-Hydrogen (WH) demonstration projects in Europe

Luis Valverde, Dallia Ali, Mohamed Abdel-Wahab, J Guerra, David Hogg

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    Abstract

    Investment in Renewable Energy Sources (RES) is at the center of energy policy in Europe. A key shortcoming of renewable energy is the issue of intermittency which can pose a risk to the security of energy supply. Energy storage thus becomes essential in order to address the mismatch between energy demand and supply. The utilization of Wind-Hydrogen (WH) energy storage systems and Fuel Cells provides a viable solution. This paper presents a technical evaluation of Wind Hydrogen (WH) Demonstration projects in Europe; the scope of evaluation includes a comparative analysis of: design criteria, operation and energy management together with technical challenges. It is argued that Renewable Hydrogen and Fuel cell Energy systems require more efficient electrolyzers and better energy management systems and that lab-scale testing is essential in order to inform the development of future demonstration projects.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationFourth International Conference on Power Engineering, Energy and Electrical Drives
    Pages1098-1104
    Number of pages7
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2013
    EventFourth International Conference on Power Engineering, Energy and Electrical Drives - Istanbul, Turkey
    Duration: 13 May 201317 May 2013

    Conference

    ConferenceFourth International Conference on Power Engineering, Energy and Electrical Drives
    Abbreviated titlePOWERENG 2013
    Country/TerritoryTurkey
    CityIstanbul
    Period13/05/1317/05/13

    Keywords

    • electrolysis
    • fuel cell
    • hydogen energy technology
    • performance
    • renewable
    • wind energy demonstration projects

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
    • Nuclear Energy and Engineering
    • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

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