Fuel Cell Electrical Vehicles as Mobile Coupled Heat and Power Backup-Plant in Neighbourhoods

Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) can be used during idle times to convert hydrogen into electricity in a decentralised manner, thus ensuring completely renewable energy supply. In addition the power, waste heat is generated fuel stack that also used. This paper investigates how demand of compiled German neighbourhood met by FCEVs and identifies potential technical problems. For this purpose, scenarios are modelled Open Energy System Modelling Framework (oemof). An optimisation simulation finds most energetically favourable solution for 10-day period under consideration. Up 49% heating hot water covered directly FCEVs. As number battery (BEVs) charged increases, so does share. 5 252 residents must permanently provide an FCEV supply neighbourhood. The amount required was identified as problem. If cannot supplied with stationary way, 15 more needed than terms performance due demand.