Assessing solar energy utilization for green hydrogen production: A techno-economic and environmental assessment

<p dir="ltr">This study explores the feasibility of solar-driven<u> hydrogen production</u> across six Palestinian cities—Ramallah, Jenin, Tulkarm, Hebron, Jericho, and Rafah—by evaluating hydrogen yield potential, associated CO<sub>2</sub> emissions reduction...

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Main Author: Ramez Abdallah (22927243) (author)
Other Authors: Adel Juaidi (22927246) (author), Fares Almomani (12585685) (author), Emad Abdelsalam (14148831) (author), Aiman Albatayneh (10891007) (author), Ahmad Azzam (17983734) (author), Hafiz Muhammad Uzair Ayub (12827792) (author)
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Fares Almomani (12585685)
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Environmental engineering
Environmental sciences
Climate change impacts and adaptation
Ecological applications
Environmental management
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Hydrogen production
Green hydrogen
Photovoltaic
CO2 emissions
Palestine
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description <p dir="ltr">This study explores the feasibility of solar-driven<u> hydrogen production</u> across six Palestinian cities—Ramallah, Jenin, Tulkarm, Hebron, Jericho, and Rafah—by evaluating hydrogen yield potential, associated CO<sub>2</sub> emissions reduction, and economic viability. Ramallah has the highest <u>hydrogen production</u> at 6.37 ± 0.22 kg/m<sup>2</sup>/year, while Jenin has the lowest at 5.51 ± 0.20 kg/m<sup>2</sup>/year, a 13.5 % difference. Other cities range from 5.80 to 6.10 kg/m<sup>2</sup>/year. Solar H<sub>2</sub> availability showed and excellent impact on CO<sub>2</sub> emissions reduction, Ramallah achieves the highest emissions reduction of 56.89 kg CO<sub>2</sub>/m<sup>2</sup>/year, whereas Jenin records the lowest at 49.22 kg CO<sub>2</sub>/m<sup>2</sup>/year. </p><p dir="ltr">The economic analysis indicates that the Levelized Cost of Hydrogen (LCOH) in Palestine is approximately $5/kg, higher than Egypt's $3.94/kg due to differences in system efficiency and solar conditions. The cost of CO<sub>2</sub> reduction in Palestine ranges from $394 to $500 per ton, making hydrogen adoption viable but investment intensive. Enhancing feasibility requires improved <u>electrolyzer</u> efficiency, hybrid solar-wind systems, and supportive policies like <u>carbon credits</u> and subsidies.</p><h2 dir="ltr">Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.04.438" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.04.438</a></p>
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spelling Assessing solar energy utilization for green hydrogen production: A techno-economic and environmental assessmentRamez Abdallah (22927243)Adel Juaidi (22927246)Fares Almomani (12585685)Emad Abdelsalam (14148831)Aiman Albatayneh (10891007)Ahmad Azzam (17983734)Hafiz Muhammad Uzair Ayub (12827792)EngineeringEnvironmental engineeringEnvironmental sciencesClimate change impacts and adaptationEcological applicationsEnvironmental managementSolar energyHydrogen productionGreen hydrogenPhotovoltaicCO2 emissionsPalestine<p dir="ltr">This study explores the feasibility of solar-driven<u> hydrogen production</u> across six Palestinian cities—Ramallah, Jenin, Tulkarm, Hebron, Jericho, and Rafah—by evaluating hydrogen yield potential, associated CO<sub>2</sub> emissions reduction, and economic viability. Ramallah has the highest <u>hydrogen production</u> at 6.37 ± 0.22 kg/m<sup>2</sup>/year, while Jenin has the lowest at 5.51 ± 0.20 kg/m<sup>2</sup>/year, a 13.5 % difference. Other cities range from 5.80 to 6.10 kg/m<sup>2</sup>/year. Solar H<sub>2</sub> availability showed and excellent impact on CO<sub>2</sub> emissions reduction, Ramallah achieves the highest emissions reduction of 56.89 kg CO<sub>2</sub>/m<sup>2</sup>/year, whereas Jenin records the lowest at 49.22 kg CO<sub>2</sub>/m<sup>2</sup>/year. </p><p dir="ltr">The economic analysis indicates that the Levelized Cost of Hydrogen (LCOH) in Palestine is approximately $5/kg, higher than Egypt's $3.94/kg due to differences in system efficiency and solar conditions. The cost of CO<sub>2</sub> reduction in Palestine ranges from $394 to $500 per ton, making hydrogen adoption viable but investment intensive. Enhancing feasibility requires improved <u>electrolyzer</u> efficiency, hybrid solar-wind systems, and supportive policies like <u>carbon credits</u> and subsidies.</p><h2 dir="ltr">Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.04.438" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.04.438</a></p>2025-06-19T12:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.04.438https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Assessing_solar_energy_utilization_for_green_hydrogen_production_A_techno-economic_and_environmental_assessment/30970534CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/309705342025-06-19T12:00:00Z
spellingShingle Assessing solar energy utilization for green hydrogen production: A techno-economic and environmental assessment
Ramez Abdallah (22927243)
Engineering
Environmental engineering
Environmental sciences
Climate change impacts and adaptation
Ecological applications
Environmental management
Solar energy
Hydrogen production
Green hydrogen
Photovoltaic
CO2 emissions
Palestine
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title Assessing solar energy utilization for green hydrogen production: A techno-economic and environmental assessment
title_full Assessing solar energy utilization for green hydrogen production: A techno-economic and environmental assessment
title_fullStr Assessing solar energy utilization for green hydrogen production: A techno-economic and environmental assessment
title_full_unstemmed Assessing solar energy utilization for green hydrogen production: A techno-economic and environmental assessment
title_short Assessing solar energy utilization for green hydrogen production: A techno-economic and environmental assessment
title_sort Assessing solar energy utilization for green hydrogen production: A techno-economic and environmental assessment
topic Engineering
Environmental engineering
Environmental sciences
Climate change impacts and adaptation
Ecological applications
Environmental management
Solar energy
Hydrogen production
Green hydrogen
Photovoltaic
CO2 emissions
Palestine