Comprehensive techno-economic analysis of a standalone renewable energy system for simultaneous electrical load management and hydrogen generation for Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
2024; Elsevier BV; Volume: 11; Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/j.egyr.2024.05.063
ISSN2352-4847
AutoresMubashir Rasool, Muhammad Adil Khan, Khursheed Aurangzeb, Musaed Alhussein, Muhammad Asif Jamal,
Tópico(s)Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure
ResumoThis research conducts a comprehensive analysis of renewable energy systems across five distinct geographic regions, focusing on economic power and hydrogen generation for community-based electrical load and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs). The considered geographical regions include diverse regions across Pakistan and include Karachi, Awaran, Hyderabad, Nok Kundi, and Pasni. The objective is to identify systems with the least Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) for electricity and Levelized Cost of Hydrogen (LCOH) for hydrogen production, tailoring solutions to each location's unique characteristics. The study undertakes an evaluation of nine prospective configurations of renewable energy systems for a comprehensive techno-economic analysis, aiming to ascertain the most cost-effective and optimal system. Findings highlight the effectiveness of the combination of PV, WT, electrolyzer, battery bank, and hydrogen tank in Pasni, Balochistan, with a notable LCOE of 0.30 $/kWh and LCOH of 9.52 $/kg. This optimal configuration not only meets energy and hydrogen load demands but also presents considerable environmental benefits by reducing carbon emissions. The study emphasizes the effectiveness of Hybrid Optimization Model for Electric Renewables (HOMER) for modeling hybrid energy system for the considered case studies and underscores the potential of hydrogen technologies as alternatives to traditional battery banks for long-term energy storage, offering valuable insights into sustainable power generation and emission-free transportation.
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