Optimization and Economic Viability of a PV-Hydrogen Fuel Cell Hybrid System for Remote Areas: A Case Study
Аннотация
Bangladesh is striving to expand its renewable energy capacity to meet growing electricity demands, targeting 40% renewable energy by 2040. However, diversification challenges persist. This research proposes a photovoltaic (PV)-hydrogen fuel cell hybrid system using HOMER software for remote electrification in Bangladesh, recognizing the potential of hydrogen as a renewable energy source. The system, designed for Palika Para in Ruma, Bandarban, consists of PV panels, a fuel cell, an electrolyzer, hydrogen storage, and Li-Ion batteries. A techno-economic analysis highlights its environmental benefits and cost-effectiveness. The optimized system features a 265 kW PV array, a 17 kW fuel cell, a 44 kW storage system, and a 40 kW electrolyzer, minimizing the Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) to 0.274 $/kWh and the Levelized Cost of Hydrogen (LCOH) to 6.91 $/kg. With only 61.7 kg/year of CO<inf xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">2</inf> emissions, it represents a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel-based systems, demonstrating its economic and environmental viability for rural electrification in Bangladesh.
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