Economic feasibility and environmental benefits of green hydrogen production in Southeast Asia using solar and wind energy

IF 5.5 0 ENERGY & FUELS
Prangon Chowdhury , Prithibi Das , Rahbaar Yeassin , Ephraim Bonah Agyekum , Tariq Alkhrissat , Omar Farrok
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The global energy transition requires innovative solutions to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate issues. Green hydrogen provides a vital approach to reducing carbon emissions in high-energy industries. While many studies evaluate hydrogen viability in individual countries, a regional assessment for Southeast Asia is lacking. This study fills that gap by assessing the potential for green hydrogen production across eleven Southeast Asian countries, considering both photovoltaic and wind energy resources. By integrating climate data, energy models, and cost analyses, the study examines hydrogen yield, the levelized cost of hydrogen, and carbon dioxide reduction potential. The results reveal variations in renewable resource availability, with East Timor, Laos, and the Philippines having the best conditions for hydrogen production. Wind-powered electrolysis proves to be more economical than solar-based systems, with the Philippines exhibiting the most competitive levelized cost of hydrogen. The sensitivity analysis highlights the impact of degradation, discount rates, and the combined influence of capital, operation, and maintenance costs on production expenses. Additionally, enhancing electrolyzer efficiency presents a potential avenue for cost reduction. The findings underscore the need for strong policy frameworks, financial incentives, and infrastructure investments to support hydrogen adoption. With advancements in technology, policy, and investment, Southeast Asia could become a major green hydrogen supplier, enhance regional energy security, and contribute to global decarbonization goals.
东南亚利用太阳能和风能生产绿色氢的经济可行性和环境效益
全球能源转型需要创新的解决方案来减少碳排放和应对气候问题。绿色氢为高能耗工业减少碳排放提供了重要途径。虽然许多研究评估了单个国家的氢可行性,但缺乏对东南亚的区域评估。这项研究通过评估11个东南亚国家的绿色氢生产潜力来填补这一空白,同时考虑了光伏和风能资源。通过整合气候数据、能源模型和成本分析,该研究考察了氢气产量、氢气的平准化成本和二氧化碳减排潜力。结果揭示了可再生资源可用性的差异,东帝汶、老挝和菲律宾具有最佳的制氢条件。风能电解被证明比太阳能系统更经济,菲律宾展示了最具竞争力的氢气平均成本。敏感性分析强调了降解、贴现率的影响,以及资本、运营和维护成本对生产费用的综合影响。此外,提高电解槽效率是降低成本的潜在途径。研究结果强调,需要强有力的政策框架、财政激励和基础设施投资来支持氢的采用。随着技术、政策和投资的进步,东南亚可以成为一个主要的绿色氢供应国,加强区域能源安全,并为全球脱碳目标做出贡献。
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