Abstract
The main disadvantage of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) systems is their variability and dependence on environmental conditions. This problem can be overcome by storing energy in the form of hydrogen either for long or short term. One of the most promising types of such systems is the solar hydrogen energy system (SoHyS) where essentially the electricity produced by the PVs is stored in the form of hydrogen by using a variety of storage methods and means. The hydrogen can be then reconverted to electricity on demand by using a fuel cell. In this work a brief description of SoHyS and their characteristics is presented along with recent patents on some of the main system components such as the electrolyser and the storage techniques and devices. The future trends of research in this area would be on more efficient electrolysers and more advanced and lightweight storage media in order to increase the overall effectiveness of the system.
Keywords: Solar hydrogen, electrolyser, hydrogen storage, material-based, metal hydrides
Recent Patents on Mechanical Engineering
Title: Solar Hydrogen Production and Storage Techniques
Volume: 3 Issue: 2
Author(s): Gregoris Panayiotou, Soteris Kalogirou and Savvas Tassou
Affiliation:
Keywords: Solar hydrogen, electrolyser, hydrogen storage, material-based, metal hydrides
Abstract: The main disadvantage of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) systems is their variability and dependence on environmental conditions. This problem can be overcome by storing energy in the form of hydrogen either for long or short term. One of the most promising types of such systems is the solar hydrogen energy system (SoHyS) where essentially the electricity produced by the PVs is stored in the form of hydrogen by using a variety of storage methods and means. The hydrogen can be then reconverted to electricity on demand by using a fuel cell. In this work a brief description of SoHyS and their characteristics is presented along with recent patents on some of the main system components such as the electrolyser and the storage techniques and devices. The future trends of research in this area would be on more efficient electrolysers and more advanced and lightweight storage media in order to increase the overall effectiveness of the system.
Export Options
About this article
Cite this article as:
Panayiotou Gregoris, Kalogirou Soteris and Tassou Savvas, Solar Hydrogen Production and Storage Techniques, Recent Patents on Mechanical Engineering 2010; 3 (2) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/2212797611003020154
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/2212797611003020154 |
Print ISSN 2212-7976 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 1874-477X |
Call for Papers in Thematic Issues
Emerging Methods and Techniques in Sustainable Manufacturing and Materials Processing
Sustainability in manufacturing practices to process materials is a globally accepted mandate and it consists of ecofriendly strategies and methods such as processing, synthesis, fabrication, process optimization by experimental, numerical and computational approaches to test, evaluate the performance and reliability of different materials. The success in enhancement of materials processing ...read more
Micro-/Nano-scale Heat Transfer and Flow
Micro-/Nano-scale heat transfer and flow are seen in many mechanical and electronic equipment and systems, and thus have attracted a great deal of attention. With advances in manufacturing technologies, an increasing number of microstructures have been used to control the micro-/nano-scale heat transfer and flow in recent decades. For example, ...read more
Opportunities of Emerging Materials Processing for Enhanced Manufacturing in Industry 4.0
This proposed special issue aims to explore the transformative potential of emerging materials processing techniques in the context of Industry 4.0, focusing on the opportunities they present for enhancing manufacturing processes. As Industry 4.0 continues to revolutionize the global manufacturing landscape, the integration of cutting-edge materials processing technologies becomes paramount ...read more
Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering and Nanomaterials
Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering and Nanomaterials (RAMEN) includes all the major fields in Mechanical Engineering and Nanoscience. RAMEN covers a wide range of research in all disciplines of science, engineering and medicine. RAMEN aims to publish the outstanding and latest research articles and strives to publish quality articles. RAMEN ...read more
Related Journals
- Author Guidelines
- Graphical Abstracts
- Fabricating and Stating False Information
- Research Misconduct
- Post Publication Discussions and Corrections
- Publishing Ethics and Rectitude
- Increase Visibility of Your Article
- Archiving Policies
- Peer Review Workflow
- Order Your Article Before Print
- Promote Your Article
- Manuscript Transfer Facility
- Editorial Policies
- Allegations from Whistleblowers