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Li-ion batteries vs photovoltaic – regenerative hydrogen fuel cell: Comprehensive review

Kerem Bıkmaz(Marmara Üniversitesi)0009-0002-5870-3713
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100–107
Publication Date
2025-12-22
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The study highlights key differences in efficiency, cost, and scalability, providing insight into their roles in future energy systems.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This paper reviews and compares lithium-ion batteries and photovoltaic regenerative hydrogen fuel cell systems as energy storage solutions for solar power.
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Key Findings & Data:Li-ion batteries offer high efficiency and are well-suited for short- term storage.
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This paper reviews and compares lithium-ion batteries and photovoltaic regenerative hydrogen fuel cell systems as energy storage solutions for solar power. Li-ion batteries offer high efficiency and are well-suited for short- term storage. PV–RHFC systems enable long-term and seasonal storage through hydrogen production and fuel cell conversion. The study highlights key differences in efficiency, cost, and scalability, providing insight into their roles in future energy systems.

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This paper reviews and compares lithium-ion batteries and photovoltaic regenerative hydrogen fuel cell systems as energy storage solutions for solar power. Li-ion batteries offer high efficiency and are well-suited for short- term storage. PV–RHFC systems enable long-term and seasonal storage through hydrogen production and fuel cell conversion. The study highlights key differences in efficiency, cost, and scalability, providing insight into their roles in future energy systems.

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Bıkmaz, K. (2025). Li-ion batteries vs photovoltaic – regenerative hydrogen fuel cell: Comprehensive review. International Journal of Energy Applications and Technologies, Cilt: 11 Sayı: 1, 100–107. https://doi.org/10.31593/ijeat.1730316

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