
Energies, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 17(23), С. 6051 - 6051
Опубликована: Дек. 2, 2024
This study investigates the feasibility of utilizing surplus hydropower from Ecuador’s major hydroelectric plants to produce green hydrogen, a clean energy source that can be used meet large percentage needs. Given significant infrastructure, this approach leverages untapped resources for hydrogen production, with potential impacts on decarbonization strategies. A Pareto analysis identified five key contribute most national surplus. Using historical data 2019 2023, stochastic model was applied estimate future availability through 2030. The findings indicate although peaked in 2021, general trend shows decline, suggesting an urgent need capitalize these efficiently. results projected annual Ecuador, ranging 7475 3445 GWh over next years, which could utilized production. Ecuador thus has promising become producer, enhancing both regional security and carbon reduction goals. production is attributed increasing demand variable climatic conditions.
Язык: Английский