This paper presents comparative life cycle assessment of nine different hybrid power generation solutions that meet the energy demand of a prototypical mobile home. In these nine solutions, photovoltaic panels and a wind turbine are used as the main energy source. Fuel cell and diesel generator are utilized as backup systems. Batteries, compressed H2, and H2 in metal hydrides are employed as backup energy storage. The findings of the study shows that renewable energy sources, although they are carbon-free, are not as environmentally friendly as may generally be thought. The comparative findings of this study indicate that a hybrid system with a wind turbine as a main power source and a diesel engine as backup power system is the most environmentally sound solution among the alternatives.
Life cycle assessment of power generation alternatives for a stand-alone mobile house
Lebensdauerbewertung von Energieversorgungsalternativen für allein stehende Wohnmobile
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy ; 38 , 34 ; 14369-14379
2013
11 Seiten, 64 Quellen
Article (Journal)
English
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