Solar Powered Hydrolysis to Electricity Conversion
Vedant Gadakh
Department of Electrical Engineering
MVP’s Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj Polytechnic, Nashik, Maharashtra
gvedant1908@gmail.com
Aniruddha Aware
Department of Electrical Engineering
MVP’s Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj Polytechnic, Nashik, Maharashtra
anirudhaaware15@gmail.com
Akash Rai
Department of Electrical Engineering
MVP’s Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj Polytechnic, Nashik, Maharashtra
akash2007rai@gmail.com
Rushikesh Nimje
Department of Electrical Engineering
MVP’s Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj Polytechnic, Nashik, Maharashtra
pm5656683@gmail.com
Ms. Gital Rikame
Department of Electrical Engineering
MVP’s Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj
Polytechnic, Nashik, Maharashtra
1002rikamegp@gmail.com
Abstract
The global transition toward sustainable energy systems has intensified the search for efficient and reliable renewable energy storage technologies. Solar energy is one of the most abundant renewable energy sources available; however, its intermittent nature poses challenges for continuous power supply. Hydrogen energy systems have emerged as a promising solution to address this issue by enabling long-term storage of renewable energy. This paper presents a comprehensive study of a solar powered hydrolysis system designed to convert solar energy into hydrogen through water electrolysis and subsequently convert the stored hydrogen into electricity using fuel cell technology. The proposed system integrates photovoltaic panels, an electrolysis unit, hydrogen storage infrastructure, and a hydrogen fuel cell to create a closed-loop renewable energy conversion process. The study analyzes the operational principles, system architecture, energy conversion stages, and efficiency factors involved in the process. Performance evaluation and theoretical modeling demonstrate that the integration of solar photovoltaic technology with electrolysis and fuel cells offers a reliable method for renewable energy storage and power generation. The proposed system can support decentralized power systems, remote energy supply, and clean energy infrastructure. Additionally, the paper discusses economic considerations, environmental benefits, and technological challenges associated with solar-hydrogen energy systems. The results indicate that solar powered hydrolysis can play a significant role in future sustainable energy systems by providing carbon-free electricity and long-term energy storage capabilities.
Keywords
Solar energy, Hydrogen production, Water electrolysis, Fuel cell, Renewable energy storage, Photovoltaic system, Sustainable energy systems.
