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. 2024 Mar 22;14:6888. doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-55631-3

Table 5.

System components specifications.

Parameter Photovoltaic modules Hydrogen tank
Rated power (kW) 0.335 Capacity: 100 kg
Type monocrystalline Efficiency: 98%
Abbreviation SPR-X21 Lifetime: 15 years
Panel type Flat type Initial level: 10% relative to size
Rated capacity (kW) 0.335 Capital: $14/kg
Temperature coefficient − 0.3 Replacement: $14/kg
Operating temperature (C) 43 O &M: $10/year/kg
Efficiency (%) 21
Manufacturer Sun power
Model SunPower X21-335-BLK
Parameter Fuel cell Electrolyzer
Nominal power 250 kW 300 kW
H2 consumption/production rate 5800 Btu/kWh H2 60 Nm3/h
Input/output pressure 15 psig 10–27 barg
AC power consumption/production 5 5 kWh/Nm3
Nominal efficiency 90% 80%
Manufacturer ES5-EA2AAN Hydrogenics
Model Bloom energy HySTAT-60-10
Capital $3000/kW $1200/kW
Replacement $3000/kW $1200/kW
O &M $0.01/h/kW $100/year/kW