Technical and Economic Evaluation of Hydrogen Production Sources for Use in Transport

Abstract

This article deals with the technical design and economics of operation of a hydrogen production source with intended use in transport in a selected location in the Czech Republic, specifically in the Moravian-Silesian region. The design of the technical solution includes in particular the energy balance of hydrogen production and also the design of the sources needed for its production. The design considers the use of electricity from photovoltaics and wind farms in combination with supply from the national grid. The specific solution envisages the production of hydrogen in a 5 MW electrolyser located in the area of a filling station designed for rail transport, in addition to buses and trucks. The whole project is then assessed in terms of investment and operating costs, which determine the resulting economic evaluation.