Strategy for Hydrogen Generation from a Photovoltaic System Using a Boost Converter

https://doi.org/10.58571/CNCA.AMCA.2023.069

Resumen: This research presents two schemes for hydrogen generation by alkaline water electrolysis using a photovoltaic system and a boost converter as a power source. The first scheme aims to extract the maximum power from the photovoltaic system using the P&O algorithm and use this energy to generate hydrogen. Thus, obtaining the maximum efficiency of the photovoltaic-electrolytic cell system. The second scheme aims to generate hydrogen on demand, eliminating the need for storage and reducing the associated costs and risks. Nevertheless, this approach does not fully maximize the power available in the PV system, resulting in lower overall efficiency. Finally, it concludes with the proposal of an approach that combines on-demand hydrogen generation and maximum energy extraction from solar panels. Any unused energy from the electrolytic reactor is stored in a battery bank through a bidirectional converter. However, the simulation and implementation of this third scheme are proposed as future work.

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Cervantes-Mejia, Gabriel; Cervantes-Bobadilla, Marisol; Guerrero-Ramírez, Gerardo; Mares-Gardea, Arturo Ernesto; Adam-Medina, Manuel; García Morales, Jarniel. Strategy for Hydrogen Generation from a Photovoltaic System Using a Boost Converter. Memorias del Congreso Nacional de Control Automático, pp. 241-246, 2023. https://doi.org/10.58571/CNCA.AMCA.2023.069

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Modelado e Identificación de Sistemas; Control Clásico; Sistemas Electrónicos de Potencia

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