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An energy system centred on renewable energy can help resolve many of Africa’s social economic health and environmental challenges. A profound energy transition is not only feasible it is essential for a climate-safe future in which sustainable development prerogatives are met. Renewables are key to overcoming energy poverty providing needed energy services without damaging human health or ecosystems and enabling a transformation of e Read More

An increase in human activities and population growth have significantly increased the world’s energy demands. The major source of energy for the world today is from fossil fuels which are polluting and degrading the environment due to the emission of greenhouse gases. Hydrogen is an identified efficient energy carrier and can be obtained through renewable and non-renewable sources. An overview of renewable sources of hydrogen production w Read More

Hydrogen (H2) as a cleaner fuel has been suggested as a viable method of achieving the decarbonization objectives and meeting increasing global energy demand. However successful implementation of a full-scale hydrogen economy requires large-scale hydrogen storage (as hydrogen is highly compressible). A potential solution to this challenge is injecting hydrogen into geologic formations from where it can be withdrawn again at later stages for utilizat Read More

The present work addresses the modelling control and simulation of a microgrid integrated wind power system with Doubly Fed Induction Generator (DFIG) using a hybrid energy storage system. In order to improve the quality of the waveforms (voltages and currents) supplied to the grid instead of a two level-inverter the rotor of the DFIG is supplied using a three-level inverter. A new adaptive algorithm based on combined Direct Reactive Power Control ( Read More

The virtual energy storage system (VESS) is one of the emerging novel concepts among current energy storage systems (ESSs) due to the high effectiveness and reliability. In fact VESS could store surplus energy and inject the energy during the shortages at high power with larger capacities compared to the conventional ESSs in smart grids. This study investigates the optimal operation of a multi-carrier VESS including batteries thermal energy storage ( Read More

The combination of catalytic decomposition of ammonia and in situ separation of hydrogen holds great promise for the use of ammonia as a clean energy carrier. However finding the optimal catalyst – membrane pair and operation conditions have proved challenging. Here we demonstrate that cobalt-based catalysts for ammonia decomposition can be efficiently 2 used together with a Pd-Au based membrane to produce high purity hydrogen at elevat Read More

Hydrogen (H2) internal combustion engines may represent cost-effective and quick solution to the issue of the road transport decarbonization. A major factor limiting their competitiveness relative to fuel cells (FC) is the lower efficiency. The present work aims to demonstrate the feasibility of a H2 engine with FC-like 60%+ brake thermal efficiency (BTE) levels using a double compression-expansion engine (DCEE) concept combined with a high pressure direct inj Read More

Hypothesis: Hydrogen geo-storage is considered as an option for large scale hydrogen storage in a full-scale hydrogen economy. Among different types of subsurface formations coal seams look to be one of the best suitable options as coal’s micro/nano pore structure can adsorb a huge amount of gas (e.g. hydrogen) which can be withdrawn again once needed. However literature lacks fundamental data regarding H2 diffusion in coal. Experiments: In Read More

Hydrogen is an economical source of clean energy that has been utilized by industry for decades. In recent years demand for hydrogen has risen significantly. Hydrogen sources include water electrolysis hydrocarbon steam reforming and fossil fuels which emit hazardous greenhouse gases and therefore have a negative impact on global warming. The increasing worldwide population has created much pressure on natural fuels with a gro Read More

Overview of advances in the technology of solid state hydrogen storage methods applying different kinds of novel materials is provided. Metallic and intermetallic hydrides complex chemical hydride nanostructured carbon materials metal-doped carbon nanotubes metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) metal-doped metal organic frameworks covalent organic frameworks (COFs) and clathrates solid state hydrogen storage techniques are discussed. The Read More

As countries around the world rally behind net zero targets hydrogen is increasingly seen as a missing piece of the energy transformation puzzle to decarbonise harder-to-abate sectors. The possible pathway on which hydrogen might evolve still involves many uncertainties. With the growing momentum to establish a global hydrogen market comes the need for a deeper understanding of its broader effects including geopolitical aspects. IRENA has Read More

A technical–economic assessment was carried out in this study to determine the possibilities for wind and solar power generation in Afghanistan’s Helmand province. The results showed that most of the province has a solar irradiance of over 400 W/m2 and also showed that wind and solar power generated in the province can be up to twice as cheap as the official price of renewable power in Afghanistan. The most suitable site for solar and hydrogen produc Read More

The use of hybrid renewable energy systems (HRES) has become the best option for supplying electricity to sites remote from the central power system because of its sustainability environmental friendliness and its low cost of energy compared to many conventional sources such as diesel generators. Due to the intermittent nature of renewable energy resources there is a need however for an energy storage system (ESS) to store the surplus energy an Read More

This work reports on H2 fuel generation from sewage water using Cu/CuO nanoporous (NP) electrodes. This is a novel concept for converting contaminated water into H2 fuel. The preparation of Cu/CuO NP was achieved using a simple thermal combustion process of Cu metallic foil at 550 ◦C for 1 h. The Cu/CuO surface consists of island-like structures with an inter-distance of 100 nm. Each island has a highly porous surface with a pore diameter of about 2 Read More

Renewable energy technologies and resources particularly solar photovoltaic systems provide cost-effective and environmentally friendly solutions for meeting the demand for electricity. The design of such systems is a critical task as it has a significant impact on the overall cost of the system. In this paper a mixed-integer linear programming-based model is proposed for designing an integrated photovoltaic-hydrogen renewable energy system to mini Read More

Steam natural gas reforming is the preferred technique presently used to produce hydrogen. Proposed in 1932 the technique is very well established but still subjected to perfections. Herein first the improvements being sought in catalysts and processes are reviewed and then the advantage of replacing the energy supply from burning fuels with concentrated solar energy is discussed. It is especially this advance that may drastically reduce the econom Read More

The continuous rise of global carbon emissions demands the utilization of fossil fuels in a sustainable way. Owing to various forms of emissions our environment conditions might be affected necessitating more focus of scientists and researchers to upgrade oil processing to more efficient manner. Gasification is a potential technology that can convert fossil fuels to produce clean and environmentally friendly hydrogen fuel in an economical m Read More

Fuel cell hybrid electric vehicles (FCEVs) are mainly electrified by the fuel cell (FC) system. As a supplementary power source a battery or supercapacitor (SC) is employed (besides the FC) to enhance the power response due to the slow dynamics of the FC. Indeed the performance of the hybrid power system mainly depends on the required power distribution manner among the sources which is managed by the energy management strategy (EMS). This paper Read More

The use of green hydrogen as a fuel source for marine applications has the potential to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the industry. The development of a sustainable and cost-effective method for producing green hydrogen has gained a lot of attention. Water electrolysis is the best and most environmentally friendly method for producing green hydrogen-based renewable energy. Therefore identifying the ideal operating parameters of Read More

This paper reviews recent optimization models for hydrogen supply chains and production. Optimization is a central component of systematic methodologies to support hydrogen expansion. Hydrogen production is expected to evolve in the coming years to help replace fossil fuels; these high expectations arise from the potential to produce low-carbon hydrogen via electrolysis using electricity generated by renewable sources. However hydrogen is curren Read More

In recent times renewable energy systems (RESs) such as Photovoltaic (PV) and wind turbine (WT) are being employed to produce hydrogen. This paper aims to compare the efficiency and performance of PV and WT as sources of RESs to power polymer electrolyte membrane electrolyzer (PEMEL) under different conditions. The study assessed the input/ output power of PV and WT the efficiency of the MPPT controller the calculation of the green hydrogen p Read More

Hydrogen has received tremendous global attention as an energy carrier and an energy storage system. Hydrogen carrier introduces a power to hydrogen (P2H) and power to hydrogen to power (P2H2P) facility to store the excess energy in renewable energy storage systems with the facts of large-scale storage capacity transportability and multiple utilities. This work examines the techno-economic feasibility of hybrid solar photovoltaic (PV)/hydrogen/fuel c Read More

Hydrogen (H2 ) is currently a highly attractive fuel for internal combustion engines (ICEs) owing to the prospects of potentially near-zero emissions. However the production emissions and cost of H2 fuel necessitate substantial improvements in ICE thermal efficiency. This work aims to investigate a potential implementation of H2 combustion in a highly efficient double compression-expansion engine (DCEE). DICI nonpremixed H2 combustion mode is us Read More

Hydrogen is acknowledged as a potential and appealing energy carrier for decarbonizing the sectors that contribute to global warming such as power generation industries and transportation. Many people are interested in employing low-carbon sources of energy to produce hydrogen by using water electrolysis. Additionally the intermittency of renewable energy supplies such as wind and solar makes electricity generation less predictable poten Read More

There is a growing interest in green hydrogen with researchers institutions and countries focusing on its development efficiency improvement and cost reduction. This paper explores the concept of green hydrogen and its production process using renewable energy sources in several leading countries including Australia the European Union India Canada China Russia the United States South Korea South Africa Japan and other nations in North Afri Read More

This paper explores the potential for hydrogen energy to become a future trend in Saudi Arabia energy industry. With the emergence of hydrogen as a promising clean energy source there has been growing interest and investment in this area globally. This study investigated whether the country is likely to pursue this trend given its current energy mix and policies. A study was conducted to provide an overview of the global trends and best practices i Read More

The demand for clean and sustainable energy solutions is escalating as the global population grows and economies develop. Fossil fuels which currently dominate the energy sector contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and environmental degradation. In response to these challenges hydrogen storage technologies have emerged as a promising avenue for achieving energy sustainability. This review provides an overview of recent advancements i Read More

At present the energy shortage and environmental pollution are the burning global issues. For centuries fossil fuels have been used to meet worldwide energy demand. However thousands of tons of greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere when fossil fuels are burned contributing to global warming. Therefore green energy must replace fossil fuels and hydrogen is a prime choice. Photocatalytic water splitting (PWS) under solar irradiation could Read More

This research work is the novel state-of-the-art technology performed on multi-cylinder SI engine fueled compressed natural gas emulsified fuel and hydrogen as dual fuel. This work predicts the overall features of performance combustion and exhaust emissions of individual fuels based on AVL Boost simulation technology. Three types of alternative fuels have been compared and analyzed. The results show that hydrogen produces 20% more br Read More

This study assesses the competitiveness of producing green hydrogen (H2) in Saudi Arabia and Germany using a power-to-carrier (P2X) model in PLEXOS for 2030 and beyond. The target amount of H2 to be produced serves as the only exogenous input allowing the model which runs on an hourly temporal resolution to endogenously optimize the electrolyzer technology (alkaline proton exchange membrane or solid oxide electrolyzer cell) the capacity Read More

Due to its high efficiency and reduced emissions new zero-emission hybrid electric vehicles have been selected as an attractive challenge for future transport applications. New zero -emission hybrid electric on the other hand has some major drawbacks from the complicated charging process. The hybrid electrical fuel cell system is introduced as the main source to intelligently control multi-source activities. An ultra-capacitor system is selected as the energy Read More

Hydrogen as a suitable and clean energy carrier has been long considered a primary fuel or in combination with other conventional fuels such as gasoline and diesel. Since the density of hydrogen is very low in port fuel-injection configuration the engine’s volumetric efficiency reduces due to the replacement of hydrogen by intake air. Therefore hydrogen direct in-cylinder injection (injection after the intake valve closes) can be a suitable solution for hydrog Read More

For the first time we quantify cost footprint and reliability implications of deploying hydrogen-based generation in off-grid electric vehicle charging stations (CS) using an optimization model coupled with a geographic information system (GIS) analysis for the city of Riyadh Saudi Arabia. We also account for the challenges associated with wind energy deployment as a candidate generation technology within city centers. The analysis was restricted to carbo Read More

Rapid industrialization is consuming too much energy and non-renewable energy resources are currently supplying the world’s majority of energy requirements. As a result the global energy mix is being pushed towards renewable and sustainable energy sources by the world’s future energy plan and climate change. Thus hydrogen has been suggested as a potential energy source for sustainable development. Currently the production of hydrog Read More

One of the many barriers to decarbonization and decentralization of the energy sector in developing countries is the economic uncertainty. As such this study scrutinizes economics of three grid-independent hybrid renewable-based systems proposed to co-generate electricity and heat for a small-scale load. Accordingly the under-study systems are simulated and optimized with the aid of HOMER Pro software. Here a 20-year average value of discount Read More

Hydrogen is a new promising energy source. Three operating parameters including inlet gas flow rate pH and impeller speed mainly determine the biohydrogen production from membrane bioreactor. The work aims to boost biohydrogen production by determining the optimal values of the control parameters. The proposed methodology contains two parts: modeling and parameter estimation. A robust ANIFS model to simulate a membrane Read More

The demand for fossil fuels is rising rapidly leading to increased greenhouse gas emissions. Hydrogen has emerged as a promising clean energy alternative that could help meet future demands way sustainably especially if produced using renewable methods. For hydrogen to meaningfully contribute to energy transitions it needs more integration into sectors like transportation buildings and power that currently have minimal hydrogen usage. This require Read More

Hydrogen is considered as an attractive alternative to fossil fuels in the transportation sector. However the penetration of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV) is hindered by the lack of hydrogen refueling station infrastructures. In this study the feasibility of a hybrid PV/wind system for hydrogen refueling station is investigated. Refueling events data is collected in different locations including industrial residential highway and tourist areas. Station Occupancy F Read More

Green hydrogen is becoming increasingly popular with academics institutions and governments concentrating on its development efficiency improvement and cost reduction. The objective of the Ministry of Petroleum Mines and Energy is to achieve a 35% proportion of renewable energy in the overall energy composition by the year 2030 followed by a 50% commitment by 2050. This goal will be achieved through the implementation of feed-in tariffs an Read More

By 2060 the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) aims to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targeting 50% renewable energy and reducing 278 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent annually by 2030 under Vision 2030. This ambitious roadmap focuses on economic diversification global engagement and enhanced quality of life. The electricity sector with a 90 GW installed capacity as of 2020 is central to decarbonization aiming for a 55% reduction i Read More

This paper investigates innovative solutions to enhance the performance and lifespan of standalone photovoltaic (PV)-based microgrids with a particular emphasis on off-grid communities. A major challenge in these systems is the limited lifespan of batteries. To overcome this issue researchers have created hybrid energy storage systems (HESS) along with advanced power management strategies. This study introduces innovative multi-level HESS appr Read More

The effect of electrode area electrolyte concentration temperature andlight intensity (up to 218 sun) on PV electrolysis of water is studied using a highconcentrated triple-junction (3-J) photovoltaic cell (PV) connected directly to analkaline membrane electrolyzer (EC). For a given current the voltage requirement torun an electrolyzer increases with a decrease in electrode sizes (4.5 2.0 0.5 and 0.25cm2) due to high current densities. The high c Read More

The global energy sector is undergoing a transition towards sustainable sources with hydrogen emerging as a promising alternative due to its high energy content and clean-burning properties. The integration of hydrogen into the energy landscape represents a significant advancement towards a cleaner greener future. This paper introduces an innovative decision support system (DSS) that combines multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) and decis Read More

The increasing demand for renewable energy sources (RES) to address environmental concerns and reduce fossil fuel dependency highlights the need for efficient energy storage and balancing mechanisms to manage RES output uncertainty. However providing dedicated storage units to RES owners is often infeasible. Additionally the growing interest in hydrogen utilization complicates optimal decision-making for multi-energy systems. To tackle these Read More

The decarbonization of hard-to-abate industries is crucial for keeping global warming to below 2◦C. Green or renewable hydrogen synthesized through water electrolysis has emerged as a sustainable alternative for fossil fuels in energy-intensive sectors such as aluminum cement chemicals steel and transportation. However the scalability of green hydrogen production faces challenges including infrastructure gaps energy losses excessive power consumption Read More

Hydrogen has the capability of being a potential energy carrier and providing a long-term solution for sustainable lower-carbon and ecologically benign fuel supply. Because lower-carbon hydrogen is widely used in chemical synthesis it is regarded as a fuel with no emissions for transportation. This review paper offers a novel technique for producing hydrogen using wastewater in a sustainable manner. The many techniques for producing hydrogen with re Read More

In recent years traditional fossil fuels such as coal oil and natural gas have historically dominated various applications but there has been a growing shift towards cleaner alternatives. Among these alternatives hydrogen (H2) stands out as a highly promising substitute for all other conventional fuels. Today hydrogen (H2) is actively taking on a significant role in displacing traditional fuel sources. The utilization of hydrogen in gas turbine (GT) power gen Read More

The chances of a global hydrogen economy becoming a reality have increased significantly since the COVID pandemic and the war in Ukraine and for net zero carbon emissions. However intercontinental hydrogen transport is still a major issue. This study suggests transporting hydrogen as a gas at atmospheric pressure in balloons using the natural flow of wind to carry the balloon to its destination. We investigate the average wind speeds atmospheric pre Read More

Switching to renewable resources for hydrogen production is essential. Present hydrogen resources such as coal oil and natural gas are depleted and rapidly moving to a dead state and they possess a high carbon footprint. Wastewater is a promising avenue in searching for a renewable hydrogen production resource. Profuse techniques are preferred for hydrogen production. Among them electrolysis is great with wastewater against biological process Read More

One of the emerging and environmentally friendly technologies is the photoelectrochemical generation of green hydrogen; however the cheap cost of production and the need for customizing photoelectrode properties are thought to be the main obstacles to the widespread adoption of this technology. The primary players in hydrogen production by photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting which is becoming more common on a worldwide basis are Read More