Paving the Way for Green Hydrogen: Innovative Hybrid Solar-Geothermal System in Ahmedabad
Key Ideas
- A team at Pandit Deendayal Energy University showcased a novel energy integration system combining geothermal and solar resources for hydrogen production and continuous power generation.
- The system, utilizing an Organic Rankine Cycle, successfully transformed thermal energy into 150KW of electricity and produced green hydrogen at a rate of 2,100 ml per minute.
- The initiative was recognized at the FICCI Bharat R&D Summit 2024 for its commercial potential and advances in renewable energy systems, marking a significant achievement in the industry-academia collaboration category.
- Prof Anirbid Sircar highlighted the improved efficiency of the system, enabling 24x7 electricity generation and emphasizing the importance of the novel hybridization of geothermal and solar energy for sustainable energy production.
In Ahmedabad, a team from the Centre of Excellence for Geothermal Energy at Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) has demonstrated a groundbreaking initiative in the field of renewable energy. By showcasing the production of green hydrogen and its storage at the Geothermal Park in Unai, Navsari, they have set a new benchmark in sustainable energy production. Prof Anirbid Sircar, the head of the centre, emphasized the significance of their novel energy integration system that combines hybrid solar-geothermal resources through an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) for continuous power generation and hydrogen production. The system converts thermal energy into 150KW of electricity, with a portion allocated to the electrolyser that produces hydrogen at a rate of 2,100 ml per minute. This successful pilot project not only generated green hydrogen but also gained recognition at the FICCI Bharat R&D Summit 2024 for its commercial potential and industry-academia collaboration. Prof Sircar highlighted the efficiency improvements brought by the integration of geothermal and solar resources, enabling round-the-clock electricity generation. This initiative stands as a testament to the innovative strides being made in the realm of renewable energy, paving the way for more sustainable energy practices.