Abstract
The increase in energy consumption is closely correlated with the continuous evolution of human society, which implies both the depletion of fossil fuels and the increase in pollution levels. One solution to these problems is to obtain electricity from renewable sources but also to use alternative fuels for car transportation. Within the paper, there are presented the necessary conditions for the design of hydrogen gas stations in accordance with the legal requirements in force regarding the protection to explosion.
Highlights
Renewable energy sources are highly valued at the moment and their efficiency has been recognized worldwide
Renewable energy is an alternative to fossil fuel energy for several reasons: it is inexhaustible, it has a minimal effect on the environment, it does not emit greenhouse gases and it does not produce waste, it allows a decentralized production of energy adopted to local needs and resources and it offers an important energy independence
Energy consumption in the European Union (EU) increased by 1% in 2018 compared to 2017, continuing to expand the goal of energy efficiency and set new targets for electricity consumption from primary sources for the coming years, Figure 1
Summary
Renewable energy sources are highly valued at the moment and their efficiency has been recognized worldwide. Renewable energy sources include: solar energy, wind energy, biomass energy, hydropower and geothermal energy. Energy consumption in the EU increased by 1% in 2018 compared to 2017, continuing to expand the goal of energy efficiency and set new targets for electricity consumption from primary sources for the coming years, Figure 1. The major problem is the hydrogen supply network which is essential for the transport sector, which would allow operation. This infrastructure would work for cars, and for buses or trucks on public roads, in addition it should be mentioned that it is necessary to refuel forklifts and other special vehicles for handling materials. Such vehicles convert the chemical energy of hydrogen to mechanical energy, either by burning hydrogen in an internal combustion engine or by reacting hydrogen with oxygen in a fuel cell to power electric motors
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