Feasibility Study for a Solar-Energy Stand-Alone System: (S.E.S.A.S.)

Hussein Abdel-Aal, Mohamed Bassyouni, Maha Abdelkreem, Shereen Abdel-Hamid, Khaled Zohdy

Department of Chemical Engineering, Higher Technological Institute, Tenth of Ramadan City, Egypt.

DOI: 10.4236/sgre.2012.33028                

Abstract

The present study is aimed to serve a small community living on Stand-Alone Solar-Energy (S.A.S.E.S) system. As a basis for the study 1 cubic meter of hydrogen is to be produced by electrolysis in 5 hrs that requires energy input of 5 KW-hr. The proposed system consists of the following main components: photovoltaic module, water electrolyzer and fuel cell. Solar hydrogen production by water electrolysis is described and design parameters are specified. Economic feasibility of the proposed system is evaluated. The projected cost of hydrogen is calculated and found to be 5 cents/ft3.

Keywords

Hydrogen; Solar Energy; Electrolysis; Fuel Cell

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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