Energy Storage Capacity Optimization of Non-Grid-Connected Wind-Hydrogen Systems: From the Perspective of Hydrogen Production Features

Abstract

This paper intends to improve the hydrogen production efficiency of the electrolysis cells, fully utilize wind energy, and ensure the reliability of power supply. For this purpose, the authors put forward a capacity optimization configuration for non-grid-connected wind-hydrogen hybrid energy storage system, in view of the features of hydrogen production efficiency. The working interval of the electrolytic cell was optimized by analyzing the said features. Considering the features of battery charge/discharge, equipment capacity and power, the authors formulated the energy management strategy applicable to six working conditions, established the quantitative multi-objective function of system cost and reliability, and solved the optimization model by the fast non-dominant sorting genetic algorithm (NSGA)-II. In this way, the optimal combination of energy storage capacity was determined. Next, the wind velocity data of a pastoral area in Inner Mongolia was measured, and analyzed in details. The analysis results show that the electrolytic cell always operates in the optimal working area, and the optimized wind-hydrogen system is economic and reliable in power supply. The research provides a reference for practical engineering applications.