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Technical Dialogue

Fuel Cells and Other Emerging Renewable Energy Systems

D21.9 - Enhancing Hydrogen Production in Hybrid Standalone Microgrids

Thursday, March 20, 2025
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM ET
Location: Level One, Hall A3
Hybrid standalone microgrids, often powered by PV, wind, fuel cells, batteries, and electrolyzers, are gaining popularity. A common DC-link integrates these components via converters, facilitating energy management. Hydrogen storage proves cost-effective compared to batteries for high-power applications. Enhancing power quality and hydrogen production are vital for economic viability. The slow heat transfer in hydrogen production demands innovative control methods to adapt to fluctuating wind and solar conditions. The Mayfly optimization algorithm is integrated into converter controllers for stable hydrogen production, and compared with PSO, GWO, and GA. Hardware-in-the-Loop validation using OPAL-RT devices demonstrates improved hydrogen production from hybrid renewable sources in standalone microgrids.