SELF-SUFFICIENT PV-H2 ALTERNATIVE ENERGY OBJECTS

Authors

J. Kleperis, Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (LV-1039, Latvia, Rīga, Krimuldas, 2), ORCID: 0000-0002-1463-902X

V. V. Solovey, A. Podgorny Institute of Mechanical Engineering Problems of NASU (2/10, Pozharsky St., Kharkiv, 61046, Ukraine), e-mail: solovey@ipmach.kharkov.ua, ORCID: 0000-0002-5444-8922

V. V. Fylenko, A. Podgorny Institute of Mechanical Engineering Problems of NASU (2/10, Pozharsky St., Kharkiv, 61046, Ukraine), e-mail: fylenko@gmail.com

M. Vanags, Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (LV-1039, Latvia, Rīga, Krimuldas, 2)

A. Volkovs, Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (LV-1039, Latvia, Rīga, Krimuldas, 2)

L. Grinberga, Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (LV-1039, Latvia, Rīga, Krimuldas, 2), ORCID: 0000-0003-1960-2370

A. Shevchenko, A. Podgorny Institute of Mechanical Engineering Problems of NASU (2/10, Pozharsky St., Kharkiv, 61046, Ukraine), e-mail: shevchenko84@ukr.net

M. Zipunnikov, A. Podgorny Institute of Mechanical Engineering Problems of NASU (2/10, Pozharsky St., Kharkiv, 61046, Ukraine), e-mail: zipunnikov_n@ukr.net

Abstract

This article describes the development of a universal technology that can be used to provide continuous power for small and medium-sized autonomous objects or their microgrids using alternative energy sources and energy storage systems. It is shown that the technology uses advanced developments of hydrogen electrolysis and fuel cells for efficient storage of excess energy obtained from renewable sources for subsequent use in fuel cells.

Keywords: energy storage, metal hydride, electrolyzer, photoelectric converter

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Received 16 October 2016

Published 30 December 2016