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A presentation by Gavin D. J. Harper, B.R.A.S.S. Cardiff University, for European Sustainable Energy Week, at an event hosted in Vilnius, European Capital of Culture 2009 by A.T.E.I.K www.ateik.info on the 12th February 2009.The presentation looks at innovative hydrogen and fuel cell projects in the United Kingdom, looking at the PURE Energy Centre, Shetland; Hjaltland Hydrogen Homes, Shetland; The Hydrogen Office, Methil; Environmental Energy Technology Centre, Yorkshire; Hydrogen and Renewables Integration Project; Beacon Hill; "Island Woking" & Woking Park as well as giving a brief introduction to fuel cell technology, and how it can be used in combined heat and power and tri-generation applications.
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HYDROGEN & RENEWABLEENERGY IN THE U.K.:
Real Life Case Studies
Gavin D.J. HarperGavin D.J. HarperB.R.A.S.S., Cardiff University,
12th February 2009
Hydrogen & Fuel Cells : Brief Introduction
First demonstrated by Welsh scientistWelsh scientist
Sir William Robert Grove in February 1839.
Hydrogen : The Lithuanian Context
Hydrogen : The Lithuanian Context
Let’s Get Lithuania on the Hydrogen Map!
Map Taken From New Scientist Magazine
Hydrogen : The Lithuanian Context
•Although Lithuania has extremely constrained energy resources, it could become a leader in “adding value” to energy supply systems.g gy pp y y
•By adopting storage technologies and dynamic demand-side management technologies, energy could be purchased when ‘cheap’ then consumed as required.then consumed as required.•Hydrogen could reduce dependence on imported oil if renewable energy could be sourced to generate hydrogen.•Fuel Cells could help re-inforce the grid and provide backup power in•Fuel Cells could help re-inforce the grid and provide backup power in areas that are vulnerable to supply fluctuations, or for “mission critical” applications where power-supply failure could be costly / fatal.
Medical•Medical•Mobile Phone Masts•High Value Applications
•The PURE Energy Centre is a venture on the northernost ShetlandPURE Energy Centre, Baltasound, Unst
The PURE Energy Centre is a venture on the northernost Shetland Island of Unst. Established originally as a community venture, the project has since grown into a world-leading consultancy on clean hydrogen.
•Island community•Island community•Highest Oil Prices in UK•‘Energy Isolation’ – North Sea Oil currently generates revenue.
L k f “hi hl kill d” j b•Lack of “highly skilled” jobs•Problems retaining young people on the island•Low wages, hard to generate wealth, limited opportunities
Two Proven Wind Turbines Produce Renewable PowerThi f d l t l hi h d h dThis feeds an electrolyser which produces hydrogen.
This hydrogen can be stored, for later use.An onsite hydrogen fuel cell provides heat and power.
A small f el cell ehicle can be ref elled sing HA small fuel cell vehicle can be refuelled using H2
Image Courtesy: PURE Energy Centre
Image Courtesy: PURE Energy Centre
Image Courtesy: PURE Energy Centre
Image Courtesy: PURE Energy Centre
Shetland, Unst: The Energy Island
Image Courtesy: PURE Energy Centre
Shetland, Unst: The Energy Island
•Grid Independent Houses•Hydrogen from Renewablesy g•Fuel Cell provides CombinedHeat and Power
Image Courtesy: PURE Energy Centreage Cou esy U e gy Ce e
Hydrogen Office, Methil
Energy efficiency•Increased insulation•Increased efficient glazing to minimise heat loss and unwanted heat gain•Natural ventilation to remove the need for air conditioning•A layout that maximises natural daylight to minimiseA layout that maximises natural daylight to minimise the need for artificial lighting•Efficient lighting and control systems•A ground source heat pump, also recovering waste heat from a fuel cell and electrolysis unit to provideheat from a fuel cell and electrolysis unit, to provide most of the heating and hot water for the building
Environmental Energy Technology Centre
The main criteria for the development of EETC are:•Iconic building
•Use of innovative technology‘•‘Zero carbon building’
•Iconic Renewable Hydrogen System•Support enterprising and innovation of products•Support enterprising and innovation of products
•Exploit opportunities arising from low carbon economy
Environmental Energy Technology Centre
Electrolyser Fuel CellStorageCompressorElectrolyser Fuel CellStorageCompressor
EETC
National Grid
Environmental Energy Technology Centre
Hydrogen Mini Grid can supply:y g pp y3 Phase Mains @ 415vElectrical power
F th O Sit Wi d T bi-From the On-Site Wind Turbine-From the National Grid-From the grid-synchronised fuel cell-From the grid-synchronised fuel cell.
Hydrogen Gas @ up to 350bar-For refuelling hydrogen vehiclesg y g-For refilling hydrogen bottles
Hydrogen & Renewables Integration Project
Gammon, R., (2006) IEA HIA Task 18 Report
Hydrogen & Renewables Integration Project
H.A.R.I.Home of Prof Tony MarmontHome of Prof. Tony MarmontAutonomous Hydrogen Home
Images Courtesy:Rupert Gammon / Tony Marmont
Island Woking – Allan Jones
Image Taken From PresentationBy Allan Jones MBE
@ Schumacher College
Woking Park CHPWoking Park Leisure Centre Uses a Fuel
Cell To ProvideCell To ProvideHeat & Power
In ‘traditional’ CCGT Gas PlantCCGT Gas Plant,the heat producedas a by product ofas a by-product of
electricity production wouldproduction would
be wasted!
Woking Park CHPFuel Cell CHP
‘Bolted on to existingmulti storey car park’multi-storey car-park’
Supplies heat andSupplies heat and power to neighbouring
hotel. Savings in ‘plant room’ allowed
them to add a number of additional roomsof additional rooms.
Fuel Cell Combined Heat & Power
Fuel Cell Combined Heat & Power
Image © Allan Jones
Tri-Generation
Conclusions
