Dynamic study of the power network system for proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer supplied from renewable energy sources

In order to accelerate the energy transition to a carbon-free economy, hydrogen is becoming increasingly important as an energy carrier. One way of producing green hydrogen is via water electrolysis using renewable energy. Strong governmental policies are being deployed around the world to support the implementation of the hydrogen infrastructure. However, the intermittent and fluctuating nature of the renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, can lead to perturbations and the power network will be more sensitive to the load changes. This project aims to investigate the power quality and power flow management issues from renewable power sources connected to large-scale electrolyzers under dynamic operation conditions to understand the impact between the power network and the electrolyzer’s performance over time.

Faculty Supervisor:

Mamadou Lamine Doumbia

Student:

Partner:

Air Liquide Canada Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Mining

University:

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Program: