Modeling of hydrogen and electrical energy storages in wind/PV energy system on the Lake Baikal coast

The paper presents a research on a green power supply system (producing no carbon dioxide and other harmful emissions) in the area of Baikal Lake, for the maximum loads of 10 kW and 100 kW. The system includes photovoltaic converters, wind turbines, batteries for electric energy storage and a system for hydrogen production, storage and energy use. Calculations based on the optimization mathematical model demonstrated the efficiency of the combined use of wind and solar energy in the considered areas, as well as the simultaneous storage of electric energy and hydrogen. The electric energy storage is most efficient for short-term time intervals whereas an increase in the duration of continuous energy "standstills" up to several days makes the storage of hydrogen more cost-effective. (C) 2017 Hydrogen Energy Publications LLC. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.