Introduction: WINDSTOR is an innovative applied research project that aims to lead to the integration of a novel electrolyser / hydrogen / fuel cell energy storage system applied to a distribution network constrained wind farm output.

The project will further involve the development of a fuel cell utility vehicle, fuelled by electrolyser hydrogen off-gas. The aims of the project include the development of PEM fuel cell technology, hydrogen storage and electrolyser plant, their integration for utility applications, techno-economic evaluations, performance assessments and the development of a fuel cell utility vehicle and its fuelling infrastructure.

WINDSTOR aimed to offer multiple exploitation routes to multiple applications, with a range of significant benefits spanning the power utilities, renewables, fuel cells, hydrogen systems, transport and academic sectors.

Objectives: This was an unsuccessful submission to September 05 DTI Technology Programme competition for funding. Its purpose was to develop and evaluate an integrated electrolyser / hydrogen / fuel cell energy storage system applied to a distribution network constrained wind farm output, with additional output into the transport system.