Device for Thermally Coupled Solar Water Splitting

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The invention describes a device for solar-driven water splitting, which couples an electrolyzer cell with a solar cell both electrically and thermally. Key features include thermal insulation for the electrolyzer cell, as well as optional additions like materials to reduce radiation losses or a thermal diode to further improve efficiency.

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• Producing hydrogen fuel using renewable solar energy
• On-site hydrogen generation for industrial or transportation applications
• Integration into solar power plants for combined electricity and hydrogen production
• Providing a clean energy solution for remote or off-grid locations
• Enabling sustainable storage of solar energy in the form of hydrogen

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• Increases efficiency of water splitting by using both electrical and thermal energy from solar cells
• Reduces energy losses through thermal insulation and minimized radiation losses
• Enables clean, sustainable hydrogen production with minimal emissions
• Potentially lowers operational costs by improving overall system efficiency
• Facilitates broader adoption of hydrogen as a green energy carrier

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur thermisch gekoppelten solaren Wasserspaltung welche mindestens eine Elektrolyseurzelle eingerichtet zur Wasserspaltung und eine Solarzelle (03) aufweist, welche wechselseitig sowohl elektrisch verschaltet als auch thermisch gekoppelt sind. Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Elektrolyseurzelle mit einer thermischen Isolierung (01) ausgestattet ist. Weiterhin kann die Elektrolyseurzelle durch ein Material zur Verringerung von Strahlungsverlusten (02) oder/und einer thermischen Diode (04) ausgestattet sein.