Automation of thermal exchanges of metal hydrides cylinders integrated with energy storage

The primary sources of renewable energies such as sun and wind are intermittent. Therefore, the electricity provided by these sources can compromise stability and reliability of the electric system when operating at the interconnected mode. These sources are often underutilized or they stay idle when used in stand-alone systems and in periods of low demand. The use of energy storage in conjunction with this type of generation can mitigate these effects on the electric grid. Among the various types of energy storage, hydrogen storage has been very promising. This work discusses an integrated hydrogen energy storage reservoir in the form of metal hydrides (MH) capable of delivering its contents in a few seconds. It is described the operation and automation of the whole plant with lots of experimental results.