Employment of concentrated solar photovoltaic cell for clean hydrogen production: a comprehensive review

Document Type

Article

Source of Publication

Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments

Publication Date

2-1-2026

Abstract

According to Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7), shifting toward cleaner energy carriers is crucial. Hydrogen is one of the most viable and credible alternatives to the conventional fossil fuels owing to its environmental benefits and versatility. However, the increase in use of hydrogen necessitates advancements in hydrogen production and storage technologies. Electrolyzers are among the most commonly used technologies applicable for production of hydrogen. These systems need electricity, which can be supplied from various sources. Employment of clean energy technologies to power the electrolyzer would be beneficial in terms of environmental impact and fossil fuel consumption. Solar photovoltaic (PV) cells are applicable systems to provide required electricity of the electorlyzers in clean manner. This paper reviews researches on the development of solar PV systems for power supply of electrolyzers. Results from the reviewed studies revealed that making use of PV cells offers advantages, including reduced greenhouse gas emissions and the ability to operate as stand-alone systems in remote areas. Furthermore, hybrid energy systems composed of PV cells and other technologies, such as diesel generator and/or wind turbines, can enhance reliability and economic feasibility.

ISSN

2213-1388

Publisher

Elsevier BV

Volume

86

Disciplines

Engineering

Keywords

Electrolyzer, Environmental analysis, Hybrid energy systems, Hydrogen production, Solar PV

Scopus ID

105029747530

Indexed in Scopus

yes

Open Access

no

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