Recent Research Progress in Hybrid Photovoltaic–Regenerative Hydrogen Fuel Cell Microgrid Systems

Alexandros Arsalis, George E. Georghiou and Panos Papanastasiou
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Alexandros Arsalis: FOSS Research Centre for Sustainable Energy, University of Cyprus, Panepistimiou 1, Nicosia 1678, Cyprus
George E. Georghiou: FOSS Research Centre for Sustainable Energy, University of Cyprus, Panepistimiou 1, Nicosia 1678, Cyprus
Panos Papanastasiou: FOSS Research Centre for Sustainable Energy, University of Cyprus, Panepistimiou 1, Nicosia 1678, Cyprus

Energies, 2022, vol. 15, issue 10, 1-24

Abstract: Hybrid photovoltaic–regenerative hydrogen fuel cell (PV-RHFC) microgrid systems are considered to have a high future potential in the effort to increase the renewable energy share in the form of solar PV technology with hydrogen generation, storage, and reutilization. The current study provides a comprehensive review of the recent research progress of hybrid PV-RHFC microgrid systems to extract conclusions on their characteristics and future prospects. The different components that can be integrated (PV modules, electrolyzer and fuel cell stacks, energy storage units, power electronics, and controllers) are analyzed in terms of available technology options. The main modeling and optimization methods, and control strategies are discussed. Additionally, various application options are provided, which differentiate in terms of scale, purpose, and further integration with other power generating and energy storage technologies. Finally, critical analysis and discussion of hybrid PV-RHFC microgrid systems were conducted based on their current status. Overall, the commercialization of hybrid PV-RHFC microgrid systems requires a significant drop in the RHFC subsystem capital cost. In addition, it will be necessary to produce complete hybrid PV-RHFC microgrid systems with integrated energy management control capabilities to avoid operational issues and ensure flexibility and reliability of the energy flow in relation to supply, storage, and demand.

Keywords: fuel cells; electrolysis; hydrogen; photovoltaics; microgrid; nanogrid; green hydrogen; renewable energy sources; decentralized energy; green electricity (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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