Integrated, self-sufficient energy system for households and vehicles with hydrogen production, storage, and optional expansion through deep drilling and algae reactors

Abstract

Self-sufficient, integrated energy system for the combined supply of at least one household and at least one vehicle with hydrogen, comprising a stationary hydrogen generation unit, a central hydrogen storage facility, at least one fuel cell or hydrogen engine, a control system, optional deep drilling and algae reactors, as well as recycling of by-products, in particular aluminium hydroxide, for the recovery of aluminium, wherein all components are coupled to ensure a continuous energy supply and self-sufficient operation.

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[0001] The invention relates to self-sufficient energy systems that simultaneously supply households, apartment buildings, and vehicles with hydrogen. It comprises stationary hydrogen production from aluminum and activated water (G-water), optional algae reactors, deep geothermal drilling, central storage solutions, and an intelligent control system that optimizes energy flow. State of the art:

[0002] Existing systems do not combine all energy sources, hydrogen storage facilities are isolated, vehicles require external refueling stations, algae reactors are only used for biomass, and deep drilling is not used locally near residential buildings. Purpose of the invention: *Self-sufficient energy supply for households, apartment blocks and vehicles. *Combination of different H2 sources: aluminum + G-water, algae reactors, deep drilling. *Storage and control of the H2 flow for heating, hot water and mobility. *Recycling of by-products, especially aluminium oxide, for the recovery of aluminium. *Scalable from single-family homes to neighborhoods or communities. Detailed description: 1. Hydrogen production from aluminium and G-water, wherein aluminium in granules, powder or alloy reacts continuously with activated water to produce hydrogen gas, the reaction is controlled via temperature, pressure and water supply. 2. Algae reactors, LED-sunlight-assisted, produce biomass, oxygen and optionally hydrogen, with production being automatically monitored and optimized. 3. Deep geothermal drilling to a depth of 5-10 km, on land and in the sea, provides additional hydrogen; it is coupled to the control system. 4. The central hydrogen storage facility receives the produced gas, stores it under pressure, and transports it via pipelines or

[0003] Valves for households, heating systems, hot water systems and vehicles.

[0004] 5. Fuel cells or hydrogen engines convert the stored hydrogen into electrical energy, mechanical drive energy, or thermal energy for heating and hot water.

[0005] 6. The control system monitors the energy flow, detects peak loads, sets priorities between households, vehicles and surplus supply, and implements safety mechanisms such as pressure monitoring, temperature control and emergency shutdowns.

[0006] 7. By-products such as aluminium hydroxide are collected, processed and recycled to ensure a closed-loop material and energy flow.

[0007] 8. The system is modular and scalable, from single-family homes to entire apartment blocks or neighborhoods.

Claims

[1] Self-sufficient, integrated energy system for the combined supply of hydrogen to at least one household and at least one vehicle, comprising a stationary hydrogen generation unit, a central hydrogen storage unit, at least one fuel cell or hydrogen engine, a control system, optional deep drilling and algae reactors, and recycling of by-products, in particular aluminium hydroxide, for the recovery of aluminium, wherein all components are coupled to ensure a continuous energy supply and self-sufficient operation. [2] The energy system according to claim 1, wherein the water is chemically or physically treated to permanently maintain the reactivity of the aluminium surface and to ensure uniform hydrogen production. [3] The energy system according to claim 1, wherein aluminium is in granular, powder or alloy form to maximize the reaction surface and ensure long-lasting hydrogen production. [4] The energy system according to claim 1, wherein the control automatically regulates water supply, temperature, and pressure of the aluminium-G-water reaction to guarantee maximum efficiency and safety. [5] The energy system according to claim 1, wherein the hydrogen storage system is modular and scalable to supply several households or vehicles simultaneously and to absorb peak loads. [6] The energy system according to claim 1, wherein hydrogen is safely transported to fuel cells or hydrogen engines via pipelines or valves without losses or endangering the environment. [7] The energy system according to claim 1, wherein fuel cells or hydrogen engines convert the oxygen into electrical energy, mechanical drive energy or thermal energy and can serve variable loads. [8] The energy system according to claim 1, wherein algae reactors are operated using LED or sunlight to produce biomass, oxygen and optionally hydrogen, with the light intensity and temperature being automatically monitored. [9] The energy system according to claim 1, wherein the algae reactors are continuously monitored and production is automatically optimized to achieve maximum efficiency. [10] The energy system according to claim 1, wherein geothermal deep drilling to a depth of 5 - 10 km is carried out on land or in the sea to obtain additional hydrogen which is fed into the central storage. [11] The energy system according to claim 1 wherein the deep boreholes are directly coupled to the control system which monitors and controls production, energy flow and safety parameters. [12] The energy system according to claim 1, wherein excess hydrogen can be stored decentrally, sold or supplied to other households or neighborhoods. [13] The energy system according to claim 1, wherein the control system automatically sets priorities between households, vehicles and surplus supply to ensure efficiency and security of supply. [14] The energy system according to claim 1, wherein safety mechanisms such as pressure monitoring, temperature control, emergency shutdowns and leakage detection are implemented. [15] The energy system according to claim 1, wherein aluminium hydroxide is collected, processed and recycled to recover aluminium in order to create a closed material cycle. [16] The energy system according to claim 1, wherein all components are modularly integrated so that individual modules can be operated, maintained or expanded independently. [17] The energy system according to claim 1, wherein the hydrogen storage is pressure-stabilized and temperature-controlled to ensure safe storage and transmission. [18] The energy system according to claim 1, wherein the control system continuously evaluates sensor data, predicts peak loads and calculates efficiency indicators. [19] The energy system according to claim 1, wherein fuel cells and hydrogen engines can serve variable loads of households and vehicles without a significant decrease in efficiency. [20] The energy system according to claim 1, wherein the control system optimizes the distribution of the generated heat for heating and hot water. [21] The energy system according to claim 1, wherein the hydrogen supply can be provided to several households, apartment blocks or neighborhoods simultaneously. [22] The energy system according to claim 1, wherein aluminium hydroxide is recovered and used to produce new aluminium, thereby creating a closed material cycle. [23] The energy system according to claim 1, wherein all components are arranged locally on a property or within a neighborhood to minimize transport routes. [24] The energy system according to claim 1, wherein modular interfaces facilitate the maintenance, replacement and expansion of the components. [25] The energy system according to claim 1, wherein the integration of the components enables the supply of single-family homes, apartment blocks up to entire communities and allows surpluses to be used economically.

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