APPLICATION PROSPECT OF PEM WATER ELECTROLYSIS FOR HYDROGEN PRODUCTION COUPLED WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY

Wu Liang; Lu Wenlong

doi:10.19912/j.0254-0096.tynxb.2025-0600

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Acta Energiae Solaris Sinica ›› 2026, Vol. 47 ›› Issue (8) : 138-144. DOI: 10.19912/j.0254-0096.tynxb.2025-0600

APPLICATION PROSPECT OF PEM WATER ELECTROLYSIS FOR HYDROGEN PRODUCTION COUPLED WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY

Wu Liang, Lu Wenlong

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This paper focuses on an in-depth analysis of the coupling characteristics between PEM hydrogen production technology and photovoltaic as well as wind power. It systematically reviews the current development status and existing problems of relevant technologies, conducts a comprehensive evaluation from the perspectives of electrolyzer equipment improvement and capacity configuration, and explores the feasibility of the coupled integration of electricity-hydrogen systems. Furthermore, it analyzes the technical difficulties and economic patterns in the large-scale development of the hydrogen economy and renewable energy coupling technologies, providing development directions and solutions for the future construction of smart network architectures.

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hydrogen production by PEM electrolysis / renewable energy / wind and solar coupling / grid connected operation / off grid operation

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Wu Liang, Lu Wenlong. APPLICATION PROSPECT OF PEM WATER ELECTROLYSIS FOR HYDROGEN PRODUCTION COUPLED WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY[J]. Acta Energiae Solaris Sinica. 2026, 47(8): 138-144 https://doi.org/10.19912/j.0254-0096.tynxb.2025-0600

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