System losses

Definitions of efficiencies

Mechanisms of electrolyser & fuel cells

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Power electronics components

AC/DC converter efficiency

DC/AC inverter efficiency

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Source: Typical per unit efficiency curves for grid-connected Solar Inverters (Faranda et al, 2015)[14]

Hydrogen compression

Comparison of compression work with stored chemical energy

Losses in storage

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