Hydrogen refueling stations and fuel cell buses four year operational analysis under real-world conditions

Caponi, Roberta; Ferrario, Andrea Monforti; Zotto, Luca Del; Bocci, Enrico

doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2022.10.093

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“…The results provide further interesting perspectives when considering the consumption of fuel cell buses. Caponi et al [55] analyzed data from six European cities in 2023, and they found that fuel cell buses consumed an average of 7 kg/100 km and consumed an average of 15 kg of hydrogen per day. A PV system with a capacity of 1 MW and a containerized PEM electrolyzer would have significant potential for the production and supply of hydrogen for fuel cell buses.…”

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Photovoltaic Energy Generation in Hungary: Potentials of Green Hydrogen Production by PEM Technology

Pintér,

Zsiborács

2023

Period. Polytech. Mech. Eng.

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The dynamic spread of photovoltaic power plants in the global energy industry facilitates cost-effective and clean electricity generation. However, the intermittent nature of solar energy poses an increasing challenge from a system management point of view due to the fast-growing capacities. As a consequence, energy storage systems are increasingly important in this area, as they allow the efficient and flexible storage of excess electricity generated in the electricity system. Among various energy storage systems, the power-to-gas technology is becoming more and more important in the integration of weather-dependent renewable energy sources, as it can now provide an effective solution for increasing grid stability and scheduling efficiency, as well as enabling wide variety of application possibilities in the economy, for example in transport, industry or heating systems. The aim of the present research was to determine the potential amount of green hydrogen that can be produced by using the proton-exchange membrane technology, taking into account the climatic conditions in Hungary and the energy production potentials of photovoltaic power plants of given capacities. This is not only novel but also of practical use, as it provides important information about the integration of photovoltaic power plants and the power-to-gas technology to the actors of energy systems and the energy market and the decision-makers concerned. In addition to the vital economic aspects of the research, supporting the decisions of potential investors, it also contains important insights for market-related technological developments.

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Photovoltaic Energy Generation in Hungary: Potentials of Green Hydrogen Production by PEM Technology

Pintér,

Zsiborács

2023

Period. Polytech. Mech. Eng.

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“…Studies show that the most efficient charging scheme is to install charging stations at the end stops of buses instead of along the route, although it is important to mention that a small portion of charging stations (10% to 25%) needs to be installed at stops along the route, depending on the optimization preference for the bus line [67][68][69][70]. Electric buses usually take 10 min to be charged, depending on the size of the battery and the power tension available, but are often charged overnight from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. to secure capacity and availability of energy [71]. Also, the implementation of shared charging hubs for electric vehicles and electric buses can enable coordinated charging that reduces peak power demands and leads to savings in both initial capital investments and long-term peak demand charges [72].…”

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Public Transport Decarbonization: An Exploratory Approach to Bus Electrification

Ribeiro,

Dias,

Mendes

2024

WEVJ

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In 2020, only 0.9% of buses running in European Union countries were electric, with 93.5% still being diesel-powered. The Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy set out by the European Commission targets a reduction of at least 55% in greenhouse gas emissions by 2023 and the achievement of climate neutrality by 2050. These targets will only be met by a shift to sustainable mobility, which comprises the introduction of electric vehicles in cities and the adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEV) for urban public transport. Thus, a literature review on “electrification of bus fleets” was conducted, focusing on the practices adopted for the replacement of polluting buses with electric-powered ones. A total of 62 documents were included in the final investigation, and their results were used to conduct a SWOT analysis. It is possible to conclude that BEBs are an important asset for cities to decarbonize the transport sector and that they are more cost-effective than diesel buses. On the other hand, some attention needs to be given to the generation of energy that will feed the charging of batteries because the use of fossil fuel energy sources can jeopardize the environmental benefits of BEBs.

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“…For example, the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) had published an action plan for hydrogen energy in the United States. [ 16 ] At the same time, the European Union identified in its hydrogen strategy that the energy transition must be accompanied by large‐scale deployment of HRS. [ 17 ] However, compared to other developed countries, the hydrogen energy industry in some developing countries started late, and the relevant supporting facilities and technical level are backward.…”

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“…[ 18 ] There were only 274 HRS in operation in China at the end of 2022, mostly in the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei, Yangtze River Delta, Pearl River Delta, and Central China areas. [ 19 ] Roberta Caponi et al [ 16 ] analyzed the parameters that characterize the refueling of 35 MPa fuel cell buses in four HRS. The results showed that the distribution of hydrogen filling was similar but the number of hydrogen filling was different, and they found that the utilization rate of hydrogen‐filling stations was less than 30%.…”

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Analysis of the Hydrogen‐Filling Process of Fixed Station and Skid Station Based on Different Working Conditions

Wei,

Chang,

Zhang

et al. 2024

Energy Tech

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Hydrogen energy is recognized as the most potential renewable energy in the 21st century due to the rising depletion of fossil fuels. Hydrogen refilling stations, as the infrastructure of hydrogen energy, are one of the key components of the entire hydrogen energy industry chain. Analyzing the filling process of hydrogen‐refueling stations (HRS) helps to promote the construction of HRSs. Thus, it promotes the construction of a clean, low‐carbon, safe, and efficient energy system and the high‐quality development of the hydrogen energy industry. In this article, gas cylinders with nominal working pressures of 35 and 70 MPa are filled using three different HRSs, such as single‐stage fixed station, three‐stage fixed station, and skid station. The filling end temperature, filling energy consumption, filling rate, and filling time during the filling process are compared and analyzed. In the results, it is shown that skid station has the advantages of lower filling end temperature and less energy consumption. Thus, in terms of reducing energy loss, the skid‐mounted HRSs can be promoted.

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Hydrogen refueling stations and fuel cell buses four year operational analysis under real-world conditions

Cited by 38 publications

References 36 publications

Photovoltaic Energy Generation in Hungary: Potentials of Green Hydrogen Production by PEM Technology

Photovoltaic Energy Generation in Hungary: Potentials of Green Hydrogen Production by PEM Technology

Public Transport Decarbonization: An Exploratory Approach to Bus Electrification

Analysis of the Hydrogen‐Filling Process of Fixed Station and Skid Station Based on Different Working Conditions

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