Selisa R. Andrus, Terry L. Alford

Abstract: The potential for green hydrogen from resource management presents an unparalleled opportunity to explore multiple-use hydropower systems for green hydrogen production. This study demonstrates river systems with inadequate reservoir storage capacities (e.g., run-of-river projects) can be feasible for green hydrogen generation via electrolysis. The research revealed surplus hydroelectric energy from a controlled river system is most prevalent during March through July, wherein these months are the driving factors for hydrogen generation possibilities. A semi-monthly deterministic model was used to identify excess energy capabilities over eight decades of water years. Outcomes reveal the total month-to-month medium hydrogen generation at run-of-river projects varies at 2 - 8 ×106 kilograms of H2. This research indicates hydrogen generation from excess water from hydropower has the potential to be a feasible fuel alternative in the heavy-duty transport industries.

Keywords: Green Hydrogen Production, Hydropower, Power-to-Hydrogen, Run-of-River Systems

Date Published: December 12, 2024
DOI: 10.11159/ijepr.2024.008

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