Assessment of green hydrogen production in Morocco, using hybrid renewable sources (PV and wind)

Ourya, Ilham; Nabil, Nouhaila; Abderafi, Souad; Boutammachte, Noureddine; Rachidi, Samir

doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2022.12.362

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“…Ourya et al [7] • Geospatial techno-economic analysis to model the production of GH 2 in Morocco, considering various sites and exploring the optimal PV/wind ratio. • Excluding batteries and relying solely on electrolysers for hydrogen production was more favourable and cost-effective, particularly as the hydrogen systems already integrated the electrolysers.…”

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“…While the country's rich renewable energy sources hold promise, the intermittent nature of these resources creates challenges in their wide-scale deployment, necessitating a focus on electricity storage [3][4][5]. Small-scale or short-term solutions like pumped hydropower or CSP are established, but the transition towards green hydrogen is gaining traction [6][7][8][9]. Moreover, the Moroccan government has set ambitious targets through the Green Hydrogen Roadmap (GHR), such as the export of 10 TWh of green hydrogen by 2030, 115 TWh by 2050, and 20 TWh for local use.…”

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A Critical Analysis of Morocco’s Green Hydrogen Roadmap: A Modelling Approach to Assess Country Readiness from the Energy Trilemma Perspective

Caillard,

Yeganyan,

Cannone

et al. 2024

Climate

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Morocco, despite its heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels, which made up 68% of electricity generation in 2020, has recognised its significant renewable energy potential. The Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) commitment is to reduce emissions by 45.5% from baseline levels with international assistance and abstain from constructing new coal plants. Moreover, the Green Hydrogen Roadmap aims to export 10 TWh of green hydrogen by 2030, as well as use it for local electricity storage. This paper critically analyses this Roadmap and Morocco’s readiness to reach its ambitious targets, focusing specifically on an energy trilemma perspective and using OSeMOSYS (Open-Source energy Modelling System) for energy modelling. The results reveal that the NDC scenario is only marginally more expensive than the least-cost scenario, at around 1.3% (approximately USD 375 million), and facilitates a 23.32% emission reduction by 2050. An important note is the continued reliance on existing coal power plants across all scenarios, which challenges both energy security and emissions. The assessment of the Green Hydrogen Scenarios highlights that it could be too costly for the Moroccan government to fund the Green Hydrogen Roadmap at this scale, which leads to increased imports of polluting fossil fuels for cost reduction. In fact, the emission levels are 39% higher in the green hydrogen exports scenario than in the least-cost scenario. Given these findings, it is recommended that the Green Hydrogen Roadmap be re-evaluated, with a suggestion for a postponement and reduction in scope.

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A Critical Analysis of Morocco’s Green Hydrogen Roadmap: A Modelling Approach to Assess Country Readiness from the Energy Trilemma Perspective

Caillard,

Yeganyan,

Cannone

et al. 2024

Climate

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“…Currently, approximately 96 percent of the world's hydrogen production is primarily derived from fossil fuels [22]. Green hydrogen is considered a promising energy carrier to support the energy transition and help achieve climate change goals, but the intermittency of renewable energy does not allow it to meet the increasing energy demand [23]. Photovoltaics and wind power are affordable modes of power generation.…”

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Eco-Sustainable Energy Production in Healthcare: Trends and Challenges in Renewable Energy Systems

Mazzeo,

Baglivo,

Panico

et al. 2023

Energies

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The shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy systems represents a pivotal step toward the realization of a sustainable society. This study aims to analyze representative scientific literature on eco-sustainable energy production in the healthcare sector, particularly in hospitals. Given hospitals’ substantial electricity consumption, the adoption of renewable energy offers a reliable, low-CO2 emission solution. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the urgency for energy-efficient and environmentally-responsible approaches. This brief review analyzes the development of experimental, simulation, and optimization projects for sustainable energy production in healthcare facilities. The analysis reveals trends and challenges in renewable energy systems, offering valuable insights into the potential of eco-sustainable solutions in the healthcare sector. The findings indicate that hydrogen storage systems are consistently coupled with photovoltaic panels or solar collectors, but only 14% of the analyzed studies explore this potential within hospital settings. Hybrid renewable energy systems (HRES) could be used to meet the energy demands of healthcare centers and hospitals. However, the integration of HRES in hospitals and medical buildings is understudied.

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“…The first design, 95,145 kWh of energy and 17,942 m 3 of hydrogen are produced annually, and the second design, these values are 83,511 kWh of energy and 14,370 m 3 of hydrogen. Ourya et al 15 conducted a comprehensive technicaleconomic analysis of large-scale hydrogen production facilities in Morocco. The research involves simulating and optimizing these systems across five Moroccan cities.…”

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Assessment of industrial-scale green hydrogen production using renewable energy

Hassan,

Algburi,

Sameen

et al. 2023

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part A:

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The global pivot towards sustainable energy solutions necessitates a closer examination of green hydrogen production using renewable energy sources. This study aimed to assess the feasibility and efficiency of green hydrogen production on an industrial scale using solar and wind energy in Diyala city, Iraq. Experimental weather data, including solar irradiance, ambient temperature, and wind speed, were meticulously collected throughout 2022. The analysis indicated that, for wind energy, the optimum electrolyser capacity that matched a 1.5 MW wind turbine achieved a hydrogen production of 11,963 kg/year, with associated costs of $8.87/kg. In contrast, when focusing on solar energy, the ideal electrolyser capacity harmonizing with a 2 MW solar photovoltaic generated a notably higher hydrogen output of 94,432 kg/year at a more competitive cost of $6.33/kg. These findings underscore the potential economic advantages of solar-based green hydrogen production over wind-based methods in Diyala city. Furthermore, the significant difference in hydrogen production yields between the two methods emphasizes the need to optimize renewable infrastructure based on location-specific renewable resources. This study offers valuable insights into tailoring green hydrogen production strategies in regions with similar climatic conditions to Diyala and serves as a blueprint for future renewable energy-driven hydrogen production initiatives.

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Assessment of green hydrogen production in Morocco, using hybrid renewable sources (PV and wind)

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A Critical Analysis of Morocco’s Green Hydrogen Roadmap: A Modelling Approach to Assess Country Readiness from the Energy Trilemma Perspective

A Critical Analysis of Morocco’s Green Hydrogen Roadmap: A Modelling Approach to Assess Country Readiness from the Energy Trilemma Perspective

Eco-Sustainable Energy Production in Healthcare: Trends and Challenges in Renewable Energy Systems

Assessment of industrial-scale green hydrogen production using renewable energy

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