Jacek Salacinski

Dr. Jacek Salacinski

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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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17 August 2025 in Energies
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JSJacek Salacinski
Jacek Salacinski
Jaroslaw MilewskiJaroslaw Milewski
Jaroslaw Milewski
PRPaweł Ryś
Paweł Ryś
JPJan Paczucha
Jan Paczucha
MKMariusz Klos
Mariusz Klos
This paper presents a novel literature survey on leveraging electrolysis for grid frequency stabilization in power systems with high penetration of renewable energy sources (RESs), uniquely integrating global research findings with specific insights into the Polish energy context—a region facing acute grid challenges due to rapid RES growth and infrastructure limitations. The intermittent nature of wind and solar power exacerbates frequency fluctuations, necessitating dynamic demand-side management solutions like hydrogen production via electrolysis. By synthesizing over 30 studies, the survey reveals key results: electrolysis systems, particularly PEM and alkaline electrolyzers, can reduce frequency deviations by up to 50% through fast frequency response (FFR) and primary reserve provision, as demonstrated in simulations and real-world pilots (e.g., in France and the Netherlands); however, economic viability requires enhanced compensation schemes, with current models showing unprofitability without subsidies. Technological advancements, such as transistor-based rectifiers, improve efficiency under partial loads, while integration with RES farms mitigates overproduction issues, as evidenced by Polish cases where 44 GWh of solar energy was curtailed in March 2024. The survey contributes actionable insights for policymakers and engineers, including recommendations for deploying electrolyzers to enhance grid resilience, support hydrogen-based transportation, and facilitate Poland’s target of 50.1% RESs by 2030, thereby advancing the green energy transition amid rising instability risks like blackouts in RES-heavy systems.

6 August 2026 in Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments
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JSJacek Salacinski
Jacek Salacinski
Jaroslaw MilewskiJaroslaw Milewski
Jaroslaw Milewski
PRPaweł Ryś
Paweł Ryś
JPJan Paczucha
Jan Paczucha
MKMariusz Kłos
Mariusz Kłos
JBJacob Brouwer
Jacob Brouwer