Simulation of an Energy Community and a Hydrogen-Based Generator System

In response to the growing challenges posed by the climate change and the growing population the transition towards renewable energy sources and their development becomes essential. The following paper explores a solution that involves two available tools, hydrogen-based energy system and energy communities. By making use of a wind power plant and a hydrogen generator and the necessary data acquisition equipment, we study their effects on an European village and how much they can benefit the local energy community (EC) paired with a BESS (Battery Energy Storage System). The results showcase how incorporating smart technologies, forecasting algorithms and a local SCADA can allow the members to generate revenue, to lower their energy bill and at the same time improve the upstream grid flexibility and reduce the reliance on fossil fuel generated energy.