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

Water electrolysis coupled with renewable electricity systems is one of the most promising ways that will contribute to making the energy transition toward zero carbon emissions possible. This study aims to perform a technical-economic analysis of large-scale hydrogen production facilities through the simulation and optimization of hybrid renewable energy systems that use wind turbines and photovoltaic panels. Five Moroccan cities are subjected to the approach. The PV/wind ratio, net present cost, Levelized cost of hydrogen, storage capacity, and water desalination cost are analyzed. The results show that combining photovoltaic panels and wind turbines helps produce low-cost hydrogen in Morocco, especially in Dakhla with 2.54$/kg. It's the lowest cost in Morocco compared to previous studies. The results also show the importance of using hydrogen tanks to store energy. Finally, the cost of water desalination can be neglected, as it only represents between 0.12% and 0.35% of the net present costs. • Analysis of hydrogen production from the combination of wind turbine and PV panels. • Morocco has the potential to compete in the hydrogen market, with 2.54$/kg. • Desalination cost doesn't exceed 1% of the total cost of hydrogen systems. • Increasing the production flexibility can reduce the LCOH by 17%. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]