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Recent Advances in New Energy Electrolytic Hydrogen Production

A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "A5: Hydrogen Energy".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 September 2025 | Viewed by 1759

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College of Electrical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610000, China
Interests: grid supporting inverter for microgrid; coordinative control for parallel inverters; high-power rectifier for electrolytic hydrogen production

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China Key Laboratory of Modern Power System Simulation and Control and Renewable Energy Technology, Ministry of Education (Northeast Electric Power University), No.169, Changchun Road, Jilin 132012, China
Interests: operational control of source/grid/load coupled hydrogen energy storage system; electro-hydrogen coupled integrated energy storage technology

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Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 999077 Hong Kong, China
Interests: modeling and control of power electronic converters; HVDC; energy router; photovoltaic and battery energy storage systems; electrolytic hydrogen production
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Dear Colleagues,

The Special Issue titled "Recent Advances in New Energy Electrolytic Hydrogen Production" focuses on cutting-edge developments in the field of hydrogen production through electrolysis, as driven by renewable energy sources. As the global energy landscape shifts towards sustainable and low-carbon technologies, electrolytic hydrogen production stands out as a crucial component for achieving carbon neutrality. This Special Issue will bring together the latest research on innovative electrolytic processes, advanced materials, and system integration techniques that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve the scalability of hydrogen production. Relevant topics include novel electrode and catalyst designs, the integration of renewable energy sources like wind and solar with electrolysis systems; advancements in electrolysis technologies such as PEM, AEM, and solid oxide electrolyzers; and challenges related to grid integration, energy management, and hydrogen storage. By presenting these advances, this Special Issue will contribute to the acceleration of green hydrogen adoption, supporting the transition to a sustainable energy future. Researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers are invited to explore these developments and their implications for the future of clean energy.

Dr. Xin Meng
Dr. Lingguo Kong
Dr. Xingxing Chen
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Keywords

  • electrolytic hydrogen production
  • renewable energy
  • converter
  • electrolyzer
  • coordinative control

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Advanced Rectifier Technologies for Electrolysis-Based Hydrogen Production: A Comparative Study and Real-World Applications
by Yan Gao, Xiongzheng Wang and Xin Meng
Energies 2025, 18(1), 48; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18010048 - 27 Dec 2024
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Abstract
In response to the growing significance of hydrogen as a clean energy carrier, this study investigates the advanced rectifier technologies employed in electrolytic hydrogen production. First, the topologies of three rectifiers typically employed in industry—24-pulse thyristor rectifiers, insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) rectifiers, [...] Read more.
In response to the growing significance of hydrogen as a clean energy carrier, this study investigates the advanced rectifier technologies employed in electrolytic hydrogen production. First, the topologies of three rectifiers typically employed in industry—24-pulse thyristor rectifiers, insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) rectifiers, and 24-pulse diode rectifiers with multi-phase choppers—are described in detail. Subsequently, at a constant 5 MW power level, the three rectifiers are compared in terms of rectifier efficiency, grid-side power quality, power factor, and overall investment cost. The results indicate that in comparison to the other two rectifiers, the thyristor rectifier provides superior efficiency and cost advantages, thereby maintaining a dominant market share. Additionally, case studies of rectifier power supplies from three real-world industrial projects are presented, along with actual grid-side power quality data. Finally, the challenges, potential applications, and future prospects of rectifiers in renewable energy-based hydrogen production are discussed and summarized. Full article
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