Hybrid Broadband Absorption PV-cell based Water Electrolysis : Solar Hydrogen Technology

Shilpa Kumari / National Environmental engineering research institute / IndiaMS. SHILPA KUMARI / CSIR-NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH INSTITUTE / INDIA
MRS. SEHBA ANJUM / CSIR-NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH INSTITUTE / INDIA
MR. KUSHAGRA GABHANE / CSIR-NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH INSTITUTE / INDIA
MS. NEHA SINGH / CSIR-NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH INSTITUTE / INDIA
MRS. SADHANA RAYALU / CSIR-NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH INSTITUTE / INDIA

With the need to reduce operational cost and even greater need to reduce carbon footprint, energy sector is looking for alternative sources of power. With regulatory authorities contemplating to curb carbon emissions and rising liquid fuel cost putting pressure on operating margins, renewable energy could prove to be an attractive option for the industries. The move to renewable energy would not only reduce carbon emissions but would also help reduce operating expenses. The companies would benefit in multiple ways from renewable energy. Various renewable energy technology solutions are available for providing electricity for industrial purposes, but success of each of the available technology depends on multiple factors like capital expenditure, operating cost, reliability etc. In this study facilitated water electrolyser and facilitated photovoltaic panels are integrated to enhance the overall efficiency of the system at comparatively lower cost and reduced environmental footprint to establish its economic viability reliability in Indian scenario.

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