Performance Analysis of a Green Hydrogen Production System in Several Coastal Locations in Egypt

This paper presents a performance assessment of green hydrogen production in several coastal locations in Egypt. The assessment is based on a performance analysis of the potential for green hydrogen production systems driven by solar photovoltaics based on the available solar irradiance in 25 selected locations in three coastal Egyptian regions. A year-long solar irradiance dataset for each selected location is considered for the performance analysis. The analysis includes an evaluation of the annual hydrogen production rate of the proposed solar-powered green hydrogen system. The results show that green hydrogen production is technically feasible in the investigated coastal locations. In addition, the environmental impact is expected to be minimal due to the use of renewable energy sources with no emissions during operation. The results indicate that the Sinai Peninsula coast is a promising area for green hydrogen production based on solar energy, with Al-Tor showing the highest annual hydrogen production rate. Overall, this study provides valuable insights into the potential for green hydrogen production in Egypt and could assist in informing future policy decisions related to renewable energy development in the country.