Estimation of electrolytic hydrogen production potential in Venezuela from renewable energies |
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Authors: | F. Posso J. Zambrano |
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Affiliation: | 1. Universidad de Los Andes-Núcleo Táchira, Departamento de Ciencias, San Cristóbal 5001, Venezuela;2. Decanato de Investigación, Universidad Nacional Experimental de Táchira, San Cristóbal, Venezuela |
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Abstract: | An initial estimation of the potential for hydrogen (H2) production in Venezuela is made, obtained by water electrolysis using electricity from renewable sources, taking advantage of the great potential of the country for solar, wind and mini hydro energies. For the first two, its potential maps is obtained from insolation and wind speed maps, respectively, prepared from satellite data, and for mini-hydro, the potential is obtained from documentary information. To calculate the amount of H2 to produce is used the Higher Heating Value, considering the electrolytic system overall efficiency of 75%, including power requirements of the electrolyzer, auxiliary equipment, and system losses. In addition, in the calculation of usable renewable potential are excluded land areas under special administration, marine, lake and urban areas, and other limitations are considered concerning energy conversion efficiencies and useful areas available for the location of the different renewable technologies. |
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Keywords: | Electrolytic hydrogen production Solar energy Solar-hydrogen energetic system Venezuela |
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