Table 5 System components specifications.
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 | Â |
Manufacturer | Sun power | Â |
Model | SunPower X21-335-BLK | Â |
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 |