Design of a system for solar energy storage via water electrolysis

Koukouvinos, A; Lygerou, V; Koumoutsos, N

dc.contributor.author	Koukouvinos, A	en
dc.contributor.author	Lygerou, V	en
dc.contributor.author	Koumoutsos, N	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T01:06:04Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T01:06:04Z
dc.date.issued	1982	en
dc.identifier.issn	0360-3199	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/9136
dc.subject	Solar Energy	en
dc.subject.classification	Chemistry, Physical	en
dc.subject.classification	Energy & Fuels	en
dc.subject.classification	Environmental Sciences	en
dc.subject.classification	Physics, Atomic, Molecular & Chemical	en
dc.subject.other	WATER - Electrolysis	en
dc.subject.other	SOLAR ENERGY	en
dc.title	Design of a system for solar energy storage via water electrolysis	en
heal.type	journalArticle	en
heal.identifier.primary	10.1016/0360-3199(82)90189-6	en
heal.identifier.secondary	http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0360-3199(82)90189-6	en
heal.language	English	en
heal.publicationDate	1982	en
heal.abstract	This article elaborates on the design and economic evaluation of a system that provides electricity for an average one-family dwelling by utilizing solar energy. Solar energy is converted by photovoltaic arrays to electricity which is then used for the electrolysis of water. The hydrogen produced is stored in the form of hydride and can be used either for direct burning, to meet the thermal energy requirements, or in a fuel cell to supply the electric energy needed. Particular emphasis was given to designing a control system that could guarantee a smooth intermittent operation of the electrolytic unit and the utilization of the maximum output of the photovoltaic cells. The system selected can operate with minimum attendance and very little maintenance. However, the cost of the electricity produced is at present prohibitive, being as high as $3.30 k Wh-1. © 1982.	en
heal.publisher	PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD	en
heal.journalName	International Journal of Hydrogen Energy	en
dc.identifier.doi	10.1016/0360-3199(82)90189-6	en
dc.identifier.isi	ISI:A1982NV57100005	en
dc.identifier.volume	7	en
dc.identifier.issue	8	en
dc.identifier.spage	645	en
dc.identifier.epage	650	en