Techno-economic analysis of an autonomous power system integrating hydrogen technology as energy storage medium |
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Authors: | G. Tzamalis E.I. Zoulias E. Stamatakis E. Varkaraki E. Lois F. Zannikos |
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Affiliation: | 1. Center for Renewable Energy Sources (CRES), RES & Hydrogen Technologies, 19th km Marathon Avenue, GR 19009 Pikermi, Greece;2. Laboratory of Fuels and Lubricants Technology, School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 9 Iroon Polytechniou Street, Zografou Campus, 157 80 Athens, Greece |
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Abstract: | Two different options for the autonomous power supply of rural or/and remote buildings are examined in this study. The first one involves a PV – diesel based power system, while the second one integrates RES and hydrogen technologies for the development of a self – sustained power system. The main objective is the replacement of the diesel generator and a comparison between these two options for autonomous power supply. Model simulations of the two power systems before and after the replacement, an optimization of the component sizes and a techno – economic analysis have been performed for the purpose of this study. A sensitivity analysis taking into account future cost scenarios for hydrogen technologies is also presented. The results clearly show that the Cost of Energy Produced (COE) from the PV – hydrogen technologies power system is extremely higher than the PV – diesel power system. However, the adopted PV – hydrogen technologies power system reduces to zero the Green – House Gas (GHG) emissions. Moreover, the sensitivity analysis indicates that COE for the latter system can be further reduced by approximately 50% compared to its initial value. This could be achieved by reducing critical COE’s parameters, such as PEM electrolyser and fuel cell capital costs. Hence, a possible reduction on the capital costs of hydrogen energy equipment in combination with emissions reduction mentioned above could make hydrogen – based power systems more competitive. |
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