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Storing energy as hydrogen involves electrolysis on charge and, on discharge,

  • A.a second electrolyser run in reverse
  • B.a compressor and an expander
  • C.a heat exchanger and a boiler
  • D.a fuel cell or a turbine

Answer: D

Correct answer: a fuel cell or a turbine

Electrolysis splits water into hydrogen and oxygen on charge; the hydrogen is stored, and on discharge it is recombined with oxygen, either electrochemically in a fuel cell or by combustion in a turbine or engine. Each conversion carries a loss, which is why the round trip efficiency is only about 30 to 40 per cent - well below any battery.

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