Hybrid Solar and Hydrogen Off-Grid Power System

Source:https://chatgpt.com/share/685d4469-21b0-800c-ac80-bb87a41188e0

Good morning! Yes, I can create an ASCII diagram that represents a conceptual off-grid hybrid power system using solar energy and hydrogen (e.g., repurposed old batteries/electrolyzers) to power a light and potentially scale to a full system.Here’s an annotated ASCII diagram followed by a brief explanation:

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+---------------------+ | Solar Panel | +---------+-----------+ | v +-------------------------+ | Solar Charge Controller| +-----------+-------------+ | +---------------+----------------+ | | v v +------------------+ +----------------------+ | Deep Cycle Battery|<----+-----| Electrolyzer Unit | +------------------+ | +----------------------+ | | | v | +----------------------+ | | H2 Storage Tank | | +----------+-----------+ | | | v | +----------------------+ | | Hydrogen Fuel Cell | | +----------+-----------+ | | +--------+-------+ | v +------------------+ | DC/AC Inverter | +--------+---------+ | v +---------------+ | LIGHT | +---------------+

Component Breakdown:

  • Solar Panel:

  • Collects solar energy during daylight hours.

  • Output goes to the solar charge controller.

  • Charge Controller:

  • Regulates voltage/current from the solar panel to avoid overcharging.

  • Directs excess power either to:

  • A deep cycle battery for nighttime use.

  • An electrolyzer that splits water into hydrogen and oxygen.

  • Electrolyzer:

  • Uses excess solar power to produce hydrogen (H₂).

  • Often adapted from older car batteries or similar electrochemical units.

  • Feeds hydrogen into a storage tank.

  • Hydrogen Storage Tank:

  • Stores pressurized hydrogen for future use.

  • Can be used days or weeks later as a backup power source.

  • Hydrogen Fuel Cell:

  • Converts stored H₂ back into electricity as needed.

  • Provides additional energy when solar is insufficient or batteries are low.

  • Inverter:

  • Converts 12/24V DC to 120/240V AC (optional depending on the appliance).

  • Powers AC lights or other off-grid household systems.

  • Light or Device:

  • Final output; can be LED lighting, small appliances, or communication equipment.

Scalability:

  • Add more solar panels → more hydrogen produced.
  • Larger battery bank → longer energy storage.
  • Connect to microgrid → serve small off-grid community.

Would you like a printable schematic, an interactive version (HTML or SVG), or specific patent numbers and design references to accompany this diagram?