Analysis of using MMC topologies for the direct integration of renewable generation with modular electrolyzers

Abstract

This paper analyzes the use of MMC topology for integrating directly renewable generation with modular electrolyzers in order to increase the efficiency, and to favor the use of additional energy storage and the increase of capacity factor. The study focuses on the performance of the MMC in different operational scenarios. The results demonstrate the proper behavior of the converter when the consumption of the electrolyzers is equal in each submodule of the MMC.