Optimal Hydrogen Storage and Demand on Electricity Distribution Networks with Excess Wind Power

Authors

  • Stephen Carr Sustainable Environment Research Centre (SERC) Faculty of Health, Sport and Science, University of Glamorgan Author
  • Giuliano C. Premier Sustainable Environment Research Centre (SERC) Faculty of Advanced Technology, University of Glamorgan Author
  • Richard M. Dinsdale Sustainable Environment Research Centre (SERC) Faculty of Health, Sport and Science, University of Glamorgan Author
  • Alan J. Guwy Sustainable Environment Research Centre (SERC) Faculty of Health, Sport and Science, University of Glamorgan Author
  • Jon Maddy Sustainable Environment Research Centre (SERC) Faculty of Health, Sport and Science, University of Glamorgan Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj10.408

Keywords:

Optimal Power Flow, Wind power, Energy storage, Hydrogen economy, Modelling and simulation

Abstract

The   use   of   excess   wind   energy   to   generate hydrogen for use as a transport fuel is investigated using Optimal Power  Flow  (OPF)  including  a  hydrogen  demand,  and  a  techno-economic  analysis  carried  out.  Using  this  method  to  generate hydrogen increases the utilisation of  wind energy  and allows  for a hydrogen demand to be supplied at or near  to the point of use. An OPF routine is developed in order to optimise the amount of wind  energy  utilised,  as  well  as  minimising  the  amount  of hydrogen  demand  not  met.  The  cost  at  which  the  hydrogen  is produced   was    found   to   be   dependent   on   the   operating methodology, component investment costs, and level of hydrogen demand.

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Published

2024-01-17

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 5 (2012)

Section

Articles