HYSOLAR: The German-Saudi Arabian program on solar hydrogen—5 years of experience

Grasse, W.; Øster, Flemming; Abaoud, H.

doi:10.1016/0360-3199(92)90215-i

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“…As an example, an industrial scale IPVFC-based system was installed at a demonstration facility in Neunburge Vorm Wald, Germany to facilitate stationary and mobile power applications and automated liquid hydrogen filling station [60]. A German-Saudi Arabia program investigated the scientific and engineering feasibility of solar hydrogen production and utilization [61]. This project provided valuable information that gave insights into the technical and operational feasibility of solar hydrogen.…”

Section: Research Development and Feasibility Studies Of Ipvfc Systemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Prospects of Integrated Photovoltaic-Fuel Cell Systems in a Hydrogen Economy: A Comprehensive Review

Ogbonnaya¹,

Abeykoon²,

Nasser³

et al. 2021

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Integrated photovoltaic-fuel cell (IPVFC) systems, amongst other integrated energy generation methodologies are renewable and clean energy technologies that have received diverse research and development attentions over the last few decades due to their potential applications in a hydrogen economy. This article systematically updates the state-of-the-art of IPVFC systems and provides critical insights into the research and development gaps needed to be filled/addressed to advance these systems towards full commercialisation. The design methodologies, renewable energy-based microgrid and off-grid applications, energy management strategies, optimisations and the prospects as self-sustaining power source were covered. IPVFC systems could play an important role in the upcoming hydrogen economy since they depend on solar hydrogen which has almost zero emissions during operation. Highlighted herein are the progresses as well as the technical challenges requiring research efforts to solve to realise numerous potential applications of IPVFC systems such as in unmanned aerial vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, agricultural applications, telecommunications, desalination, synthesis of ammonia, boats, buildings, and distributed microgrid applications.

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Section: Research Development and Feasibility Studies Of Ipvfc Systemsmentioning

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“…HYSOLAR and PHOEBUS are good examples of long-term studies on the design and performance of IPVFC systems. Ghosh et al [24]; Meurer et al [27]; Grasse et al [61]. Has the system control and power management system been considered?…”

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Prospects of Integrated Photovoltaic-Fuel Cell Systems in a Hydrogen Economy: A Comprehensive Review

Ogbonnaya¹,

Abeykoon²,

Nasser³

et al. 2021

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“…In this project, academics developed early infrastructure to make hydrogen through electrolysis of water using inputs from a renewable solar power plant in Riyadh. Early efforts struggled to develop electrolyzers and solar technology on time, but advancement in solar technology has since opened the doors for much larger‐scale projects …”

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Hydrogen import pathway comparison framework incorporating cost and social preference: Case studies from Australia to Japan

2017

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Summary Recent proposals to produce and import hydrogen from Australia to Japan for electricity generation raise questions about how to compare the costs and feasibilities of different hydrogen import pathways. This paper establishes a framework for the comparison of technological, economic, and social costs and feasibility. The framework is then applied to 3 potential production and import case studies. First, a benchmark case study is considered which uses Australian brown coal from the Latrobe Valley combined with carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technology. The second and third comparative case studies use renewable energy and electrolysis near port facilities in Karratha, Western Australia, using solar power exclusively as the renewable energy source, and Gladstone, Queensland, using a combination of onshore wind and solar‐based generation. The study finds that comparative pilot project generation costs for the brown coal pathway are between approximately 5.9 and 15.4 yen/kWh cheaper than for solar and/or wind‐based pathways. However, limitations of scaling up CCS, a limited brown coal supply, long‐term reducing costs of renewables, and the prospect to develop complementary renewable infrastructure make a strong counterargument for investment in solar and wind pathways as an alternative to brown coal and CCS.

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“…In 1977, KSA and the United States of America (USA) started a joint collaboration (Solar Energy Research American and Saudi) aimed at developing solar energy technologies for the mutual benefit of both countries. This was followed by another joint program in 1986 with Germany (HYSOLAR), a cooperative undertaking for research, development, and demonstration of solar hydrogen production, as well as utilization of hydrogen as an energy carrier [14,15]. Since then, the academic community of the country has carried out many research and development (R and D) projects and participated significantly in the international PV society.…”

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Current status and future perspectives for localizing the solar photovoltaic industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

et al. 2020

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Saudi Arabia has developed Saudi Vision 2030, an ambitious plan to reduce the country's dependence on oil by supporting promising private energy organizations and by developing opportunities that contributes to the national economy. In the manufacturing sector, the government is encouraging technology transfers in the renewable energy industries. It is expected to result in the localization of significant parts of the renewable energy value chain in Saudi Arabia. Solar energy systems are proven renewable energy source globally and domestically, it has its long and vast share of experience, from operations and maintenance, to solar data monitoring and gathering. Wide areas had been identified, where this technology can be highly installed and integrated. Components can be manufactured from locally available raw materials to achieve the final products. This study analyzed the key elements of the value chain for producing crystalline silicon solar photovoltaic systems. This paper presents recommendations for localizing this industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to align with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. Although these recommendations are based on the environmental conditions of Saudi Arabia, such are also highly relevant for further application to other countries in the Middle East and North Africa region, where widespread energy transitions from fossil fuels to renewable resources are already taking place.

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HYSOLAR: The German-Saudi Arabian program on solar hydrogen—5 years of experience

Cited by 16 publications

References 12 publications

Prospects of Integrated Photovoltaic-Fuel Cell Systems in a Hydrogen Economy: A Comprehensive Review

Prospects of Integrated Photovoltaic-Fuel Cell Systems in a Hydrogen Economy: A Comprehensive Review

Hydrogen import pathway comparison framework incorporating cost and social preference: Case studies from Australia to Japan

Current status and future perspectives for localizing the solar photovoltaic industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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