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International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Vol.44, No.59, 31646-31669, 2019
Power-to-gas: Amphibious yacht and fueling station
Renewable energy sources are being increasingly adopted, however their efficiency is limited by their intermittent nature leading to a mismatch with peak energy grid loading hours and dumping of excess produced energy. To date, much of the focus in renewable vehicles has been on automobiles. This largely overlooks the contribution from recreational boating to greenhouse gas emissions. We demonstrate that a power-to-gas model utilizing excess renewable energy can support boating activities in Ontario, Canada. As a proof-of-concept, we designed the refueling infrastructure, the fHuel+(TM) refueling station, and the onboard hydrogen utilization system for a high-speed luxury boat, the Hydronautic+(TM). The concept is built around a localized hydrogen economy. The present report focuses on the design and implementation of a technology specific to the demonstration site, but the overarching goal is to use this project as a proof of concept applicable to other sites across Canada and the United States.