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Abstract
This paper presents the scaling of a thermally integrated photoelectrochemical device using concentrated solar irradiation to a kilowatt-scale pilot plant for hydrogen and heat co-generation. A solar-to-hydrogen device-level efficiency exceeding 20% at a hydrogen production rate of >2.0 kW is achieved. Model-based optimization identifies key energy losses and strategies for improving system-level efficiency. Technological challenges, control strategies, and future prospects are discussed.
Publisher
Nature Energy
Published On
Jun 01, 2023
Authors
Isaac Holmes-Gentle, Saurabh Tembhurne, Clemens Suter, Sophia Haussener
Tags
photoelectrochemical device
hydrogen production
solar energy
system efficiency
thermally integrated
concentrated solar irradiation
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