Volume 46: Energy Transitions toward Carbon Neutrality: Part IX

Cost-Effective Hydrogen Generation: Concurrent Optimization of Component Sizes and System Operation Humbert Gabriele, Cai Hanmin, Koirala Binod Prasad, Heer Philipp

Abstract

The attainment of cost-effective hydrogen production is pivotal for facilitating the increased utilization of hydrogen within future energy systems. This study proposes a mixed integer linear programming approach to simultaneously derive the optimal sizing and operation of hydrogen generation sites. The results showed that a 13.6% reduction in levelised cost of hydrogen can be obtained compared to benchmark solutions. The results highlight the intrinsic interconnection between optimal sizing and operation of hydrogen generation sites, emphasizing that they should not be treated as separate design phases.

Keywords hydrogen generation, MILP, optimization, cost minimization, renewable energy resources