Abstract
In this study, we developed a new hybrid mathematical model that combines wind-speed range with the log law to derive the wind energy potential for wind-generated hydrogen production in Pakistan. In addition, we electrolyzed wind-generated power in order to assess the generation capacity of wind-generated renewable hydrogen. The advantage of the Weibull model is that it more accurately reflects power generation potential (i.e., the capacity factor). When applied to selected sites, we have found commercially viable hydrogen production capacity in all locations. All sites considered had the potential to produce an excess amount of wind-generated renewable hydrogen. If the total national capacity of wind-generated was used, Pakistan could conceivably produce 51,917,000.39 kg per day of renewable hydrogen. Based on our results, we suggest that cars and other forms of transport could be fueled with hydrogen to conserve oil and gas resources, which can reduce the energy shortfall and contribute to the fight against climate change and global warming. Also, hydrogen could be used to supplement urban energy needs (e.g., for Sindh province Pakistan), again reducing energy shortage effects and supporting green city programs.
Highlights
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Pakistan suffers from severe energy shortages and natural catastrophes due to environmental degradation that is acute during the hot summer months
Summary
Heatstroke and other heat-related medical conditions can result in human fatalities, when power shortages occur in urban areas (e.g., Sindh province Pakistan). The summer season in Pakistan has suffered energy shortages which has resulted in significant national energy crises in recent years [2]. Many areas of the Pakistan experience near constant wind-speed, and windy area percentage is calculated using the total land area. In order to evaluate the potential of wind power, it is estimated by conventional estimates that the total installed capacity per square kilometer of wind power area is 5 MW [26]. It can be noted that about 3.5 % of the area has a wind power class 4 or greater, which is the requirement for cost effective wind energy production [27]
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