Table 5 System components specifications.

From: Hybrid off-grid energy systems optimal sizing with integrated hydrogen storage based on deterministic balance approach

Parameter

Photovoltaic modules

Hydrogen tank

Rated power (kW)

0.335

Capacity: 100 kg

Type

monocrystalline

Efficiency: 98%

Abbreviation

SPR-X21

Lifetime: 15 years

Panel type

Flat type

Initial level: 10% relative to size

Rated capacity (kW)

0.335

Capital: $14/kg

Temperature coefficient

− 0.3

Replacement: $14/kg

Operating temperature (C)

43

O &M: $10/year/kg

Efficiency (%)

21

 

Manufacturer

Sun power

 

Model

SunPower X21-335-BLK

 

Parameter

Fuel cell

Electrolyzer

Nominal power

250 kW

300 kW

\(H_{2}\) consumption/production rate

5800 Btu/kWh

\(H_{2}\) 60 Nm\(^{3}\)/h

Input/output pressure

15 psig

10–27 barg

AC power consumption/production

5

5 kWh/Nm\(^{3}\)

Nominal efficiency

90%

80%

Manufacturer

ES5-EA2AAN

Hydrogenics

Model

Bloom energy

HySTAT-60-10

Capital

$3000/kW

$1200/kW

Replacement

$3000/kW

$1200/kW

O &M

$0.01/h/kW

$100/year/kW