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Could a solar power plant be a green fuel?

Credit: LRESE and SoHHytec In the pursuit of a carbon-free energy supply, scientists have demonstrated a large-scale power plant that uses the Sun’s rays to generate hydrogen fuel 1. Hydrogen produced using renewable energy could serve as a green fuel for vehicles.

Could solar-to-hydrogen technology be a green fuel for vehicles?

Hydrogen produced using renewable energy could serve as a green fuel for vehicles. Solar-to-hydrogen technology often performs well in the lab, but researchers trying to scale up these devices have struggled with challenges involving cost, efficiency and stability.

Are electrolyser types cost-effective in green hydrogen production from PV systems?

When evaluating the cost-effectiveness of electrolyser types in green hydrogen production from PV systems, several factors come into play, including the technology employed, the operating conditions and the size of the production facility.

How much green hydrogen can be produced from PEM electrolysis?

Using PV energy of 58 441 kWh, we can estimate a production of ~511 245 kg of green hydrogen from PEM electrolysis. Since the electricity for the electrolysis process comes from renewables (solar), there is no ‘direct’ release of CO 2 when generating or burning hydrogen.

Is hydrogen a green fuel?

CO 2 emissions: In the regions examined in the study, hydrogen generated from renewable energy sources is classified as a green fuel because it produces zero greenhouse gas emissions during combustion. In contrast, diesel fuel, when burned, emits CO 2 and other harmful pollutants into the atmosphere.

Can solar power be converted to hydrogen?

Prototype facility smashes record for converting solar power to hydrogen for its technology category. Prototype facility smashes record for converting solar power to hydrogen for its technology category.