An integrated SWOT-fuzzy AHP-fuzzy TOPSIS analysis of various hydrogen energy storage options

IF 8.3 2区工程技术 Q1 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy Pub Date : 2025-07-09 DOI:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.150344

Laveet Kumar, Ahmad K. Sleiti

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Abstract

The transition from fossil fuel dependency to low-carbon pathways and energy storage is heavily reliant on various options. Hydrogen is playing a pivotal role in achieving carbon-neutral targets and mitigating the intermittency issues of renewable energy resources. Despite its potential, the large-scale storage of H₂ presents significant challenges. This research conducts a comprehensive integrated SWOT-Fuzzy AHP-Fuzzy TOPSIS analysis of various hydrogen energy storage (HES) options across the entire supply chain, from export site storage and loading to transportation and import site storage and unloading. The study evaluates liquid hydrogen (LH₂), compressed gaseous hydrogen (CGH₂), liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs), metal hydrides (MH), chemical hydrides (CH), carbon-based materials (CBM), and underground hydrogen (UH) storage as various HES options. From the analysis, CGH₂ emerged as the most optimal technology for hydrogen storage and transport, ranking highest with a closeness coefficient

({C C}_{i})

value of 0.287, due to its cost-effectiveness and well-established infrastructure. LH₂ and LOHCs, ranking second and third respectively, are seen as strong contenders for large-scale, long-distance transport due to its high energy density. However, LH₂ faces challenges because of its energy-intensive liquefaction process. MH, CH, and CBM, though promising in niche markets, face significant scalability and cost-effectiveness challenges, with MH ranking lowest in the study with a

{C C}_{i}

value of 0.152, reflecting its limited practicality for large-scale applications. A sensitivity analysis was performed to validate the robustness of these rankings against moderate changes in expert weights. The findings provide decision-makers with valuable insights quantitatively into the strategic positioning of HES options within the evolving energy supply chain, guiding the choice of the most viable technology based on application needs.

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综合swot -模糊ahp -模糊TOPSIS分析各种氢储能方案

从化石燃料依赖到低碳途径和能源储存的转变严重依赖于各种选择。氢在实现碳中和目标和缓解可再生能源的间歇性问题方面发挥着关键作用。尽管潜力巨大，但大规模储存氢气仍面临重大挑战。本研究采用SWOT-Fuzzy AHP-Fuzzy TOPSIS综合分析方法，对从出口现场储存和装载到运输和进口现场储存和卸载的整个供应链中的各种氢能源储存（HES）方案进行了综合分析。该研究评估了液氢（LH2）、压缩气态氢（CGH2）、液态有机氢载体（lohc）、金属氢化物（MH）、化学氢化物（CH）、碳基材料（CBM）和地下氢（UH）储存作为各种HES选择。从分析来看，由于CGH2的成本效益和完善的基础设施，CGH2成为最理想的储氢和运输技术，其接近系数（CCi）值最高，为0.287。LH2和lohc分别排名第二和第三，由于其高能量密度，被视为大规模长途运输的有力竞争者。然而，由于其能源密集型的液化过程，LH2面临着挑战。MH、CH和CBM虽然在利基市场很有前景，但面临着重大的可扩展性和成本效益挑战，其中MH在研究中排名最低，CCi值为0.152，反映出其在大规模应用中的实用性有限。进行敏感性分析以验证这些排名对专家权重适度变化的稳健性。研究结果为决策者提供了有价值的定量见解，以了解在不断发展的能源供应链中HES选项的战略定位，指导根据应用需求选择最可行的技术。

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International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 工程技术-环境科学

CiteScore

13.50

自引率

25.00%

发文量

3502

审稿时长

60 days

期刊介绍： The objective of the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy is to facilitate the exchange of new ideas, technological advancements, and research findings in the field of Hydrogen Energy among scientists and engineers worldwide. This journal showcases original research, both analytical and experimental, covering various aspects of Hydrogen Energy. These include production, storage, transmission, utilization, enabling technologies, environmental impact, economic considerations, and global perspectives on hydrogen and its carriers such as NH3, CH4, alcohols, etc. The utilization aspect encompasses various methods such as thermochemical (combustion), photochemical, electrochemical (fuel cells), and nuclear conversion of hydrogen, hydrogen isotopes, and hydrogen carriers into thermal, mechanical, and electrical energies. The applications of these energies can be found in transportation (including aerospace), industrial, commercial, and residential sectors.