Optimization of Combined Photovoltaic with Hydrogen Production System by Electrolysis - Comparison Between Floating and Rooftop PV in Java Island

Abstract

The most prominent element contained in this universe is Hydrogen. The energy density of nearly three times that the gasoline will become alternative energy for the future, especially for large-scale needs. Indonesia is an archipelago country where 2/3 of it is water. Water can separate the H2 and O2 elements through an electrolysis process with a purity level above 99%. Indonesia is also awarded as a tropical country where the sun shines all year round. And the electrolysis process can use this free energy to separate the Hydrogen and Oxygen. This paper will inform the results of a combination model research between photovoltaic and Hydrogen production systems to produce Hydrogen gas in a pressure cylinder every 10 m3 with the pressure is 30 bar. Simulate each model in certain areas on Java Island. Then calculate the photovoltaic models based on the hourly irradiation rate throughout 2019. The average electricity consumption required for the calculation of H2/kg production is 49 kWh. While the measures for the LCOH sensitivity analysis use 4.1-4.75 kWh/Nm3 or 46.3-52.8 kWh/kg. The Hydrogen economy is the ultimate goal from this research that the optimal model design selection with a discount rate of 10% and a lifetime of 25 years is the primary consideration. The modeling results show that the fourth model (RPV 10 MW Banjaratma) is the most optimal in producing Hydrogen in terms of CAPEX/kW, Opex/kW/year, Power Consumption, LCOH, Income, and Residual Value/kW after 25 years running.