Photovoltaic Array for H2 Station

 

A 146 kW photovoltaic array was installed to power the hydrogen station in 2009

 

• H2 is produced by solar power, deployable generator, or utility grid.
• Configuration efficiency based on NREL PV Watts website.
• 146kW PV array supports maximum load of station and provides capability to produce up to 12kg/day of renewable H2.
• Solar energy placed on grid when station is not operation.
  

 

 

PV Accumulated Values as of Jan 2011

• PV array in operation for 25 months.
  
• 499MWh of energy produced to either make hydrogen or offset energy consumption on petroleum based power grid.
  
• 2,710kg of hydrogen produced since station opening in Nov 06; 1,815kg renewable hydrogen.
• Approximately $80,000 savings from grid offset (station not producing/dispensing hydrogen). 
• Rated 146kW PV array actually produced 183kW peak power.