I built a solar-powered electrolyzer in my garage. What do you think of my idea?

Question

Sooooo, I built an electrolyzer in my garage that can process approx. 50+ gallons of tap water with KOH additive every hour. I don't have a Honda FCX Clarity yet...lol...so for right now, I am tanking the products (Oxygen and Hydrogen), and using it in a fuel cell stack that cost me $4800. The Tanks are simply the "energy-storage medium". The point is: I am using free solar energy to turn cheap tap water into Hydrogen fuel. When the FCX Clarity does become a reality here in Oregon, what's to keep me from never going to a gas station ever again? Assuming that I don't exceed the vehicle's 270-mile fuel range? Can you imagine it? Never needing an oil company for anything, ever again? Of course, most of them are planning Natural Gas reformation to produce hydrogen fuel. But my process is cleaner...actually as clean as it gets, really... Free fuel, as long as I have sunshine and water.

Answer 1

That's a good idea. You may also want to charge lots of fuel cells to light your home and possible even sell the hydrogen produced. It's worth a lot. Sell the technology, that may be worth millions.

Answer 2

I think it is a great idea.  50 gallons per hour? How many solar panels do you have?  Sounds like you could also make electricity for your home.  I live in Arizona where there is a lot of sunshine and would like to do the same thing but don't know if I could afford the initial costs.  Lots use solar and store in batteries but that is only good for RV application where you can make use of small quantities of power.

Keep up the good work.

Answer 3

I'm thinking of that too but it's too expensive, LOL. how long it will return your investment. If it's efficient many people are using that technology right now. Try this website to find out more simpler devices.