Development of a Prototype for Green Hydrogen Production from Natural Sources

Abstract

The photovoltaic conversion of solar radiation into electricity is one of the ways to harness solar resources. This is achieved through solar cells. A system that combines a photovoltaic array with an electrolyzer allows for the storage of electricity in the form of gas (hydrogen). It is true that hydrogen (H) is one of the most abundant elements on Earth, but it is not available in its pure form in nature. The emerging world needs energy to grow and support its development. This translates into a greater need for electricity production capacity and an increased demand for gas, as economic growth cannot occur without an expansion in energy supply. Ultimately, 90% of new energy needs will be in these regions, and it is our role to support this growth. Due to the acceleration of population growth, energy from fossil resources (oil, coal, natural gas or nuclear) is insufficient to meet the growing energy needs of the planet and has a significant impact on the environment. Moreover, these energies are not renewable. A workable solution must therefore be found. Producing electricity from renewable energies is a solution for the future. For example, Algeria is considered as one of the important countries that have enormous environmental capacities to exploit these energies. This is what prompted us to carry out this work which relates to the study of the system for the improvement and production of green hydrogen by electrolysis from solar energy and sea water, hydrogen being a source of electrical energy in order to use it as fuel because of its distinctive chemical and physical properties and does not cause any polluting emissions. [2]