Solar hydrogen production by hybrid process of water thermolysis and electrolysis

✍ Scribed by S.Z. Baykara; E. Bilgen

• Publisher: Elsevier Science
• Year: 1989
• Weight: 357 KB
• Volume: 6
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0741-983X
• DOI: 10.1016/0741-983x(89)90067-2

✦ Synopsis

A~tract--A hybrid process for hydrogen production by direct solar thermolysis and electrolysis of water is de~ribed and rated thermodynamically and economically utilizing appropriate models. The results of a feasibility analysis performed for an industrial size plant module of 324 G J/year capacity (172 G J/year thermolysis and 152 G J/year electrolysis) are presented. Utilizing current technology and economic assumptions applicable for power utilities, over 13o module efficiency and $39 per GJ hydrogen cost are estimated.