Assessment of Wind Energy Potential for the Production of Renewable Hydrogen in Sindh Province of Pakistan

In this study, we developed a new hybrid mathematical model that combines wind-speed range with the log law to derive the wind energy potential for wind-generated hydrogen production in Pakistan. In addition, we electrolyzed wind-generated power in order to assess the generation capacity of wind-gen...

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Published in:Processes 2019-04, Vol.7 (4), p.196
Main Authors: Iqbal, Wasim, Yumei, Hou, Abbas, Qaiser, Hafeez, Muhammad, Mohsin, Muhammad, Fatima, Arooj, Jamali, Maqsood, Jamali, Mehwish, Siyal, Afroze, Sohail, Noman
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Language:English
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Summary:In this study, we developed a new hybrid mathematical model that combines wind-speed range with the log law to derive the wind energy potential for wind-generated hydrogen production in Pakistan. In addition, we electrolyzed wind-generated power in order to assess the generation capacity of wind-generated renewable hydrogen. The advantage of the Weibull model is that it more accurately reflects power generation potential (i.e., the capacity factor). When applied to selected sites, we have found commercially viable hydrogen production capacity in all locations. All sites considered had the potential to produce an excess amount of wind-generated renewable hydrogen. If the total national capacity of wind-generated was used, Pakistan could conceivably produce 51,917,000.39 kg per day of renewable hydrogen. Based on our results, we suggest that cars and other forms of transport could be fueled with hydrogen to conserve oil and gas resources, which can reduce the energy shortfall and contribute to the fight against climate change and global warming. Also, hydrogen could be used to supplement urban energy needs (e.g., for Sindh province Pakistan), again reducing energy shortage effects and supporting green city programs.
ISSN:2227-9717
2227-9717
DOI:10.3390/pr7040196