Solar Hydrogen Production: Processes, Systems and Technologies

Solar Hydrogen Production: Processes, Systems and Technologies presents the most recent developments in solar-driven hydrogen generation methods. The book covers different hydrogen production routes, from renewable sources, to solar harvesting technologies. Sections focus on solar energy, presenting the main thermal and electrical technologies suitable for possible integration into solar-based hydrogen production systems and present a thorough examination of solar hydrogen technologies, ranging from solar-driven water electrolysis and solar thermal methods, to photo-catalytic and biological processes. All hydrogen-based technologies are covered, including data regarding the state-of-the art of each process in terms of costs, efficiency, measured parameters, experimental analyses, and demonstration projects.

In the last part of the book, the role of hydrogen in the integration of renewable sources in electric grids, transportation sector, and end-user applications is assessed, considering their current status and future perspectives. The book includes performance data, tables, models and references to available standards. It is thus a key-resource for engineering researchers and scientists, in both academic and industrial contexts, involved in designing, planning and developing solar hydrogen systems.

Offers a comprehensive overview of conventional and advanced solar hydrogen technologies, including simulation models, cost figures, R&D projects, demonstration projects, test standards, and safety and handling issuesEncompasses, in a single volume, information on solar energy and hydrogen systemsIncludes detailed economic data on each technology for feasibility assessment of different systems

Part I. Introduction to Hydrogen Production Routes: Processes and technologies 1. Hydrogen properties 2. Hydrogen utilization, market and R&D Projects 3. Hydrogen production 4. Hydrogen storage

Part II. Solar harvesting 5. Solar energy availability 6. Solar thermal collectors 7. Solar thermal power plants 8. Solar photovoltaic (PV)

Part III. Processes for solar-driven Hydrogen production 9. Electrochemical hydrogen generation 10. Hydrogen from solar thermal energy 11. Hydrogen from photo-catalytic water splitting 12. Photo-biologic hydrogen 13. Hybrid and novel systems 14. Comparative analysis of the solar-based hydrogen production techniques

Part IV. Hydrogen for bulk energy storage of renewable power sources 15. Power-to-gas and power-to-power technologies