RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM
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1. A system for converting energy from a renewable energy source into a storable form of energy, the system comprising:
- a. a source of electrical energy, wherein the electrical energy is generated by a source from a source of renewable energy;
b. an input stream, the input stream comprising water,c. an electrolysis system, the electrolysis system configured to use the source of electrical energy to convert the water into hydrogen and oxygen, wherein the electrolysis system further comprises separate hydrogen and oxygen output streams;
d. a hydrogen storage system;
e. an oxygen storage system;
f. a power generator, wherein the power generator is configured to use at least a portion of the hydrogen and oxygen generated by the electrolysis system to produce electrical power; and
g. a collector system, the collector system configured to collected exhaust created by the power generator, wherein the exhaust from the collector system can provide the input stream for the electrolysis system;
wherein the portion of hydrogen and oxygen not used by the power generator is available as a storable form of energy.
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Abstract
A system for using electrical energy generated by renewable sources is used to hydrolyse water into hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen and oxygen can be used on-site for the generation of electrical power, or stored in liquid form for later use. Exhaust from a power generator can provide a system for purifying water from non-potable sources, and as an input stream for the electrolysis system. Also described is a self-contained fueling station that can provided purified hydrogen for vehicles running on such a fuel.
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1. A system for converting energy from a renewable energy source into a storable form of energy, the system comprising:
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a. a source of electrical energy, wherein the electrical energy is generated by a source from a source of renewable energy; b. an input stream, the input stream comprising water, c. an electrolysis system, the electrolysis system configured to use the source of electrical energy to convert the water into hydrogen and oxygen, wherein the electrolysis system further comprises separate hydrogen and oxygen output streams; d. a hydrogen storage system; e. an oxygen storage system; f. a power generator, wherein the power generator is configured to use at least a portion of the hydrogen and oxygen generated by the electrolysis system to produce electrical power; and g. a collector system, the collector system configured to collected exhaust created by the power generator, wherein the exhaust from the collector system can provide the input stream for the electrolysis system; wherein the portion of hydrogen and oxygen not used by the power generator is available as a storable form of energy. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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7. A method for converting energy from a renewable energy source into a storable form of energy, the method comprising:
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a. providing a source of electrical energy, wherein the electrical energy is generated by a source from a source of renewable energy; b. providing an input stream, the input stream comprising water; c. providing an electrolysis system, the electrolysis system configured to use the source of electrical energy to convert the water into hydrogen and oxygen, wherein the electrolysis system further comprises separate hydrogen and oxygen output streams; d. introducing water into the electrolysis system; e. operating the electrolysis system such that water is converted into hydrogen and oxygen gas; f. providing a hydrogen storage system; g. providing an oxygen storage system; h. providing a power generator, wherein the power generator is configured to use at least a portion of the hydrogen and oxygen generated by the electrolysis system to produce electrical power; i. providing a collector system, the collector system configured to collected exhaust created by the power generator, wherein the exhaust from the collector system can provide the input stream for the electrolysis system; and j. storing the portion of the hydrogen and oxygen not used by the power generator.
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