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Grid Independent Photovoltaic Fuel-Cell Hybrid System: Design and Control Strategy

  • Islam Saiful (Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven) ;
  • Belmans Ronnie (Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven)
  • Published : 2005.12.01
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Abstract

In this paper, a hybrid photovoltaic fuel-cell generation system employing an electrolyzer for hydrogen generation and battery for storage purpose is designed and simulated. The system is applicable for remote areas or isolated DC loads. Control strategy has been considered to achieve permanent power supply to the load via the photovoltaic/battery or the fuel cell based on the power available from the sun. MATLAB and SIMULINK have been used for the simulation work. A sensitivity analysis is conducted for various load level based on availability of solar radiation.

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