An economic feasibility analysis of distributed electric power generation based upon the natural gas-fired fuel cell: a model of a central utility plant.

A residential cogeneration system (CGS) is highlighted because of its efficient energy usage on both the supplier and consumer sides. It generates electricity and heat simultaneously; however, there is insufficient information on the efficiency according to the condition of usage. In this study, we analysed the performance data measured by the home energy management system (HEMS) and the lifestyle data of residents in a condominium of 356 flats where fuel cell CGS was installed in each flat. The electricity generated by CGS contributed to an approximately 12% reduction in primary energy consumption and CO2 emission, and the rate of generation by the CGS in the electric power demand (i.e., contribution rate) was approximately 38%. The electricity generation was mainly affected by the use of electricity up to 4 MWh/household/year. Gas or water use also impacted electric power generation, with water use as the primary factor affecting the contribution rate. Electric power generation changes monthly, mainly based on the water temperature. From these results, we confirmed that a CGS has substantial potential to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emission in condominiums. Thus, it is recommended for installation of fuel cell CGS in existing and new buildings to contribute to the energy-saving target of the Japanese Government in the residential sector.

The USAMECOM-MERDC Fuel Cell Electric Power Generation Program

Advances in Chemistry - Fuel Cell Systems-II ◽

10.1021/ba-1969-0090.ch023 ◽

1969 ◽

pp. 315-327 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

JAMES R. HUFF ◽

JOHN C. ORTH

Keyword(s):

Power Generation ◽

Fuel Cell ◽

Electric Power ◽

Electric Power Generation

The effect of connection type in series and parallel on electric power generation of mud microbial fuel cell

10.1063/5.0002488 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Masato Tominaga ◽

Shumpei Ototani ◽

Raden Darmawan

Keyword(s):

Power Generation ◽

Fuel Cell ◽

Electric Power ◽

Microbial Fuel Cell ◽

Electric Power Generation ◽

In Series ◽

Connection Type

Energetically Self-Sustaining Electric Power Generation System Based on the Combined Cycle of Electrostatic Induction Hydrogen Electrolyzer and Fuel Cell

Electrical Engineering in Japan ◽

10.1002/eej.22815 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 195 (1) ◽

pp. 10-23 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

KATSUTOSHI ONO

Keyword(s):

Power Generation ◽

Fuel Cell ◽

Electric Power ◽

Combined Cycle ◽

Generation System ◽

Electric Power Generation ◽

Electrostatic Induction ◽

Power Generation System

Inter-Fuel Competition in Electric Power Generation: Coal or Natural Gas

SSRN Electronic Journal ◽

10.2139/ssrn.2779281 ◽

2016 ◽

Author(s):

Dmitry Gordeev

Keyword(s):

Power Generation ◽

Natural Gas ◽

Electric Power ◽

Electric Power Generation

Optimal Share of Natural Gas in the Electric Power Generation of South Korea: A Note

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su11133705 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (13) ◽

pp. 3705 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Gyeong-Sam Kim ◽

Hyo-Jin Kim ◽

Seung-Hoon Yoo

Keyword(s):

Power Generation ◽

Natural Gas ◽

South Korea ◽

Electric Power ◽

Production Function ◽

Peak Power ◽

Annual Data ◽

Electric Power Generation ◽

National Output

Natural gas (NG) not only emits fewer greenhouse gases and air pollutants than coal but also plays the role of a peak power source that can respond immediately to the variability of increasing renewables. Although the share of NG generation worldwide is increasing, it is difficult for South Korea to increase its NG generation significantly in terms of fuel supply security, since it depends on imports for all of the NG used for power generation. Therefore, the optimal share of NG generation in electric power generation is a serious concern. This note attempts to estimate the optimal share by modelling the plausible relationship between NG generation and national output in the Cobb–Douglas production function setting and then deriving the output-maximizing share of NG generation. The production function is statistically significantly estimated using annual data from 1990 to 2016, allowing for the first-order serial correlation. The optimal share is computed to be 20.3%. Therefore, it is recommended that South Korea increases the share of NG generation slightly and makes efforts to secure a stable NG supply, given that, according to the national plan, the share will be 18.8% in 2030.