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Item type:Publication, Genetic algorithms-based size optimization of directly and indirectly coupled photovoltaic-electrolyzer systems(Elsevier Ltd, 2022-10-15)Since relatively high costs and low efficiencies are usually associated with photovoltaic-electrolyzer (PV-EL) systems, the coupling of a PV system to an EL one is a critical aspect when sizing PV-EL systems. Accordingly, using a genetic algorithms-based optimization approach and considering a hydrogen production target of 100 g per day, the size of different directly and indirectly coupled PV-EL systems is optimized in this work. The referred optimization processes are carried out for five PV-EL system configurations, one related to directly coupled systems and four (one per each DC/DC converter topology accounted for) to indirectly coupled ones. In addition, seeking to maximize hydrogen production, minimize losses, and increase system efficiency, four objective functions are assessed. Some of the results highlight that, when using system cost and overall efficiency as objective functions, properly sized indirectly coupled PV-EL systems feature lower implementation costs than directly coupled ones. In addition, the differences in the overall efficiencies characterizing the optimum directly and indirectly coupled PV-EL systems so determined are relatively small (>1%). One of the original contributions of this work relates to the fact that this is one of the first works dealing with optimization processes of both directly and indirectly coupled PV-EL systems, where optimum system configurations are compared with each other. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Clean energy transition in Peru: A green hydrogen perspective(2022-12-22)For anyone concerned about climate change, fostering the energy transition from fossil-based to low- or zero-carbon energy sources is a must. In this context, this work provides a brief overview of the clean energy transition in Peru, accounting for a green hydrogen perspective. Accordingly, after the corresponding introduction to the subject, the current situation of renewable energies in Peru is highlighted, along with their historical evolution during the last two decades or so, and the prospects for these more environmentally friendly energy sources in the following years. Next, the potential for renewable energy production in Peru is discussed, with especial emphasis on hydropower, wind, solar, and biomass. Finally, green hydrogen and its potential to contribute to the energy transition in Peru is addressed. A particular emphasis is put in this case on the production of green hydrogen and its applications in Peru and worldwide. From the discussions carried out in this work, it is concluded that, although Peru has a large potential to become a green hydrogen producing and exporting country, there is still a long way to go before Peru can achieve the desired carbon neutrality in the coming decades. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, On the application of sliding mode control to indirectly coupled photovoltaic-electrolyzer systems used in the production of clean energy(Elsevier B.V., 2024-08-01)To improve the performance of photovoltaic-electrolyzer (PV-EL) systems, it is key to operate them at the right operating conditions, not only at design point but also at off-design. In addition, when directly coupling a PV system to an EL one, an ideal sizing of the resulting PV-EL coupled system ensuring the best interaction between the PV system and the EL stack is not always possible. Coupling indirectly PV systems to EL ones, through DC/DC converters for instance, results thus advantageous. Accordingly, this work discusses the application of sliding mode control (SMC) to indirectly coupled PV-EL systems, which allows them to operate as efficient as possible. The control scheme employed here includes mathematical models for both the PV system and the EL stack, and for the DC/DC converter and the sliding mode control algorithm utilized. To determine their influence on the obtained results, two different converter topologies are assessed here. Some of the results obtained emphasize that using a DC/DC converter can significantly increase the hydrogen produced by PV-EL systems, especially when it is paired with a control algorithm like SMC. This effort represents one of the first works involving the application of sliding mode control to indirectly coupled PV-EL systems. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Effective Thermal-Electric Control System for Hydrogen Production Based on Renewable Solar Energy(Elsevier BV, 2023-12-14)This paper focuses on the design and use of a control system for a renewable energy production plant based on hydrogen. The proposed control system aims at ensuring the stability and smooth functionality of the plant, which consists of a (i) photovoltaic...