RESEARCH PROGRESS AND APPLICATION PROSPECT OF SOLAR THERMOCHEMICAL HYDROGEN PRODUCTION

Xu Ruiyang; Yang Yi; Cai Wenwen; Wang Yi&#x02019;na; Jin Jianxiang

doi:10.19912/j.0254-0096.tynxb.2024-1387

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Acta Energiae Solaris Sinica ›› 2025, Vol. 46 ›› Issue (12) : 114-125. DOI: 10.19912/j.0254-0096.tynxb.2024-1387

RESEARCH PROGRESS AND APPLICATION PROSPECT OF SOLAR THERMOCHEMICAL HYDROGEN PRODUCTION

Xu Ruiyang, Yang Yi, Cai Wenwen, Wang Yi’na, Jin Jianxiang

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This article introduces green hydrogen and its manufacturing technologies, with a focus on solar thermochemical hydrogen (STCH) production, elaborating on the basic principles, research status, key characteristics, and the possibility of combination with concentrating solar power （CSP）. The article also discusses the future development directions of this technology. The fundamental principles and key parameters of various STCH cycles are summarized, including Cl-based cycles （e.g., Cu-Cl, Mg-Cl）, S-based cycles （e.g., HyS, S-I）, and other cycles such as metal oxide cycles. The article highlights that, despite challenges in system design and economic viability, STCH offers significant environmental advantages and warrants continued in-depth investigation. Finally, the challenges confronting STCH technology are addressed, and promising future research directions are outlined.

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solar energy / concentrating solar power / hydrogen production / thermochemistry / cycle / techno-economic assessment / metal oxide

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Xu Ruiyang, Yang Yi, Cai Wenwen, Wang Yi’na, Jin Jianxiang. RESEARCH PROGRESS AND APPLICATION PROSPECT OF SOLAR THERMOCHEMICAL HYDROGEN PRODUCTION[J]. Acta Energiae Solaris Sinica. 2025, 46(12): 114-125 https://doi.org/10.19912/j.0254-0096.tynxb.2024-1387

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