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Abstract

A hydrogen generation and storage method for producing and storing hydrogen at a home or business site that enables refueling hydrogen to a personal vehicle at a convenient location. The method comprises (a) operating a solar energy conversion subsystem to capture and convert solar radiation into both electrical energy and thermal energy; (b) operating a fuel cell electrolyzer that uses the converted electrical energy and thermal energy to split water into hydrogen and oxygen wherein the fuel cell electrolyzer operates at a temperature between 80.degree. C. and 300.degree. C.; and (c) operating a hydrogen storage means to store the generated hydrogen. The hydrogen storage means preferably comprises (1) a hydrogen storage container comprising a metal hydride, chemical hydride, or other solid or liquid phase material as a storage medium to capture and store the generated hydrogen; and (2) control means to regulate the uptake of hydrogen in the storage container.

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