Wind to Hydrogen
Related Research
The concept of an "effective" capacity
factor, comparing the time of
electricity production with the timing
of electricity demand, and the
application of modern portfolio theory.
The concept of an "effective" capacity
factor, comparing the time of
electricity production with the timing
of electricity demand, and the
application of modern portfolio theory.
Final Reports
- Zipped PDF submitted to the National
Science Foundation.
- Powerpoint presentation for Idaho
National Laboratory.
- Zipped PDF submitted to the National
Science Foundation.
- Powerpoint presentation for Idaho
National Laboratory.
Mathematical Model
Model (version 41). This zipped Excel
workbook contains a complete model,
data, analysis, and sensitivity results.
Model (version 41). This zipped Excel
workbook contains a complete model,
data, analysis, and sensitivity results.
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Using wind and excess coal-bed methane (CBM) water to produce
saleable hydrogen off-grid.
With assistance from the National Science Foundation, we explored the commercial
feasibility of using wind power and excess water from coal-bed methane operations to
produce saleable hydrogen off-grid. This page provides details on the project and its
conclusions.
Title: Feasibility of wind-to-hydrogen using CBM water
Abstract: This project explored the commercial viability of using wind and excess
water from coal-bed methane operations to produce saleable hydrogen off grid. The
model focused on financial return on investment using off-the-shelf wind turbines and
hydrogen generators, along with actual wind data from different sites in Wyoming. The
study concluded that this process is not currently feasible, but for different reasons than
anticipated. A test site could yield 40% ROI with today’s hydrogen prices and provide a
scalable business model for obtaining wind leases in uncompetitive locations in
anticipation of future transmission. However, the regional market is too small and
fragmented, hydrogen prices are declining, water use is insignificant, carbon and wind
incentives are negligible, and consumer dynamics portend more efficient alternatives.
This project was funded by an SBIR Phase I grant from the National Science
Foundation in late 2006.
saleable hydrogen off-grid.
With assistance from the National Science Foundation, we explored the commercial
feasibility of using wind power and excess water from coal-bed methane operations to
produce saleable hydrogen off-grid. This page provides details on the project and its
conclusions.
Title: Feasibility of wind-to-hydrogen using CBM water
Abstract: This project explored the commercial viability of using wind and excess
water from coal-bed methane operations to produce saleable hydrogen off grid. The
model focused on financial return on investment using off-the-shelf wind turbines and
hydrogen generators, along with actual wind data from different sites in Wyoming. The
study concluded that this process is not currently feasible, but for different reasons than
anticipated. A test site could yield 40% ROI with today’s hydrogen prices and provide a
scalable business model for obtaining wind leases in uncompetitive locations in
anticipation of future transmission. However, the regional market is too small and
fragmented, hydrogen prices are declining, water use is insignificant, carbon and wind
incentives are negligible, and consumer dynamics portend more efficient alternatives.
This project was funded by an SBIR Phase I grant from the National Science
Foundation in late 2006.