Radiant energy powered electrical power supply device and method for operating such a power supply device

摘要

An electrical power supply apparatus supplied with radiant energy is equipped with at least one electrical generator converting radiant energy into electrical power. The electrical power generator can be a photovoltaic solar generator that converts the impinging radiant energy into electrical power. A hydrogen generator produces hydrogen from water and a water reservoir is connected through a first water line to the hydrogen generator. A hydrogen reservoir is connected through a first hydrogen line to the hydrogen generator. A fuel cell or a hydrogen combustion engine is connected to a second electrical power generator, which fuel cell or engine is connected through a second hydrogen line to the hydrogen reservoir and is connected through a second water line to the water reservoir. A control unit is electrically connected to the electrical power generator, hydrogen generator, and fuel cell or hydrogen combustion engine.

主权项

1. An electrical power supply apparatus that is supplied with radiant energy, comprising:
a first electrical power generator configured to convert radiant energy into electrical power; a hydrogen generator configured to produce hydrogen from water; a water reservoir connected through a first water line to the hydrogen generator; a hydrogen reservoir connected through a first hydrogen line to the hydrogen generator; a hydrogen combustion engine connected to a second electrical power generator or a fuel cell, wherein the fuel cell or hydrogen combustion engine is connected through a second hydrogen line to the hydrogen reservoir and through a second water line to the water reservoir; and a control unit that is electrically connected to the first electrical power generator, the hydrogen generator, and is also electrically connected to the fuel cell or the hydrogen combustion engine.