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Solar hydrogen could be produced at 4.23$/kg in Saudi Arabia
- New research from Saudi Arabia explores the potential for cost-efficient hydrogen production using PV, CSP, or hybrid PV-CSP systems.
- Researchers at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals assessed the technical and economic feasibility of green hydrogen production in the region.
- The study considered the environmental impact, land use, and water consumption of hydrogen production using SOEC electrolysis.
- Various locations in the Middle East were evaluated for green hydrogen production, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, UAE, and Iraq.
- The research utilized the SAM software from NREL to model operational and financial metrics for each solar technology.
- The PV system had a lower levelized cost of energy (LCOE) and achieved a lower cost for hydrogen production compared to the CSP system.
- Sensitivity analysis revealed that changes in capital expenditure and LCOE significantly impact the levelized cost of hydrogen.
- CSP systems offer lower lifecycle emissions and reduced land use but require more water, making them suitable for coastal regions.
- The study contributes to the transition towards a sustainable hydrogen economy in the Middle East.
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