Optimization of solar powered hydrogen production using photovoltaic electrolysis devices

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy

Volumn 33, Issue 21, 2008, Pages 5931-5940

  Gibson, Thomas L ^a   Kelly, Nelson A ^a  

^a GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION   (United States)

Author keywords

Electrolyzer; Hydrogen production; Photovoltaic electrolysis device

Indexed keywords

CARBON; CARBON DIOXIDE; ELECTROLYSIS; ELECTROLYTIC CELLS; FOSSIL FUELS; FUEL CELLS; PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS; PRODUCED WATER; PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE FUEL CELLS (PEMFC); SOLAR ENERGY; SOLAR POWER GENERATION;

ELECTROLYSIS OF WATERS; ELECTROLYSIS SYSTEMS; ELECTROLYZERS; HYDROGEN GENERATIONS; MAXIMUM POWER OUTPUT; PHOTOVOLTAIC; PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES; PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE ELECTROLYZERS;

HYDROGEN PRODUCTION;

EID: 55049101346     PISSN: 03603199     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2008.05.106     Document Type: Article

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