Cost analysis of a 1 MW BioGenerator, a bioelectrochemical technology for energy storage. (February 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Abou Jarboua, Tariq; Davison, Matt; Karamanev, Dimitre
• Is Part Of: Journal of energy storage. Volume 21(2019)
• Page Start: 328
• Page End: 336
• Publication Date: 2019-02
• Subjects: PEM proton exchange membrane -- RCC reinforced cement concrete -- SS stainless steel; Bioelectrochemical system -- Energy storage -- Hydrogen to electricity conversion -- Cost analysis -- BioGenerator -- Microbial fuel cell; Energy storage -- Periodicals; Energy storage -- Research -- Periodicals; 621.3126
• DOI: 10.1016/j.est.2018.12.004
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2352-152X

Abstract

Highlights: A novel electrobiochemical technology, the BioGenerator, was studied. Cost analysis of a 1 MW BioGenerator was performed. It was shown that the cost of converting hydrogen to electricity is $0.12/kWh. Abstract: The first in-depth cost analysis of a bioelectrochemical technology for electrical power generation is reported in this work. The technology, named the BioGenerator, is a unique biological convertor of hydrogen to electricity to be used as a key component of the hydrogen-based energy storage. A theoretical scale-up for one MW BioGenerator was performed and comprehensive cost analysis for all of its components was conducted. It is shown that the cost of conversion of hydrogen to electricity in 1 MW BioGenerator is approximately $0.10 per KWh.