Evaluación de la producción de Hidrógeno Verde en laboratorio con superávit de generación fotovoltaica y sus posibles aplicaciones

Abstract

The integration of photovoltaic energy into power systems is often limited by its intermittency and the mismatch between generation and demand. This research explores the use of surplus photovoltaic energy for green hydrogen production through water electrolysis, its storage in high-pressure tanks, and its reconversion into electricity using a proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell, completing a “Power to Power” (P2P) cycle. The methodology includes technical characterization of each subsystem (electrolyzer and storage) and the estimation of system efficiency and Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE). The study also evaluates the potential role of hydrogen in mobility applications, supported by a review of current hydrogen vehicle technologies. Results contribute to understanding the feasibility of integrating hydrogen-based storage systems in distributed renewable energy scenarios and offer a framework for evaluating similar deployments in microgrid environments.