A hydrogen supply-chain model powering Australian isolated communities

被引:3
作者
Hasan, Tanvir [1 ]
Hassan, N. M. S. [1 ]
Shah, Rakibuzzaman [2 ]
Emami, Kianoush [1 ]
Anderson, Jake [3 ]
机构
[1] Cent Queensland Univ CQU, Sch Engn & Technol, Cairns, Qld 4870, Australia
[2] Federat Univ Australia, Ctr New Energy Transit Res, Mount Helen, Vic 3350, Australia
[3] Ergon Energy Network, Cairns, Qld 4870, Australia
关键词
Energy; Hydrogen; Isolated network; Renewables; Supply chain; Transport; ENERGY; TRANSPORTATION; OPTIMIZATION; DESIGN;
D O I
10.1016/j.egyr.2023.09.172
中图分类号
TE [石油、天然气工业]; TK [能源与动力工程];
学科分类号
0807 ; 0820 ;
摘要
This article proposes a supply chain-based green hydrogen microgrid modelling for a number of remote Australian communities. Green hydrogen can be used as an emissions-free fuel source for electricity generation in places where large-scale renewable energy production is impossible due to land availability, population, or government regulations. This research focuses on the Torres Strait Island communities in northern Australia, where the transition from diesel to renewable electricity generation is difficult due to very limited land availability on most islands. Due to geographical constraints, low population and smaller electrical load, the green hydrogen needs to be sourced from somewhere else. This research presents a green hydrogen supply chain model that leverages the land availability of one island to produce hydrogen to supply other island communities. In addition, this research presents a model of producing and transporting green hydrogen while supplying cheaper electricity to the communities at focus. The study has used a transitional scenario planning approach and the HOMER simulation platform to find the least-cost solution. Based on the results, a levelised cost of energy range of AU$0.42 and AU$0.44 was found. With the help of a green hydrogen supply chain, CO2 emissions at the selected sites could be cut by 90 %. This study can be used as a guide for small clustered communities that could not support or justify large-scale renewable generation facilities but need more opportunities to install renewable generation.
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页码:209 / 214
页数:6
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