Hydrogen Production via Water Electrolysis: The Benefits of a Solar Cell-Powered Process

Abstract

The recent emergence of the hydrogen (H <sub xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">2</sub> ) fuelcell electric vehicle (FCEV) guarantees the benign nature of the transportation industry. Several companies, e.g., Toyota and Hyundai, have started to commercialize H <sub xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">2</sub> FCEV with relatively comparable properties to meet the renewable energy-based future. For instance, the Hyundai Tucson can drive around 400 mi after 3 min of a simple H <sub xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">2</sub> charge. Additionally, to keep abreast of supporting H <sub xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">2</sub> FCEVs, Germany has decided to help construct the fueling stations by supporting funding and restricting oil-based vehicles production.