Review on the state of art on renewable energy based green hydrogen energy carrier production processes for sustainable energy supply system

Hailemariam M. Wassie; Muluken Z. Getie; Bimrew T. Admasu; Mulat S. Alem; Molla A. Alemu; Abreham A. Taye; Henok G/yohannes Solomon; Aschale G. Alemu; Tereche G. Tesfa

doi:10.20372/pjet.v3i1.1979

Hailemariam M. Wassie Faculty of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Muluken Z. Getie Faculty of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Bimrew T. Admasu Faculty of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Mulat S. Alem Faculty of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Molla A. Alemu Bahir Dar Energy Centre, Bahir Dar institute of Technology, Bahir Dar Uni-versity, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Abreham A. Taye Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.
Henok G/yohannes Solomon Faculty of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Aschale G. Alemu Faculty of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Tereche G. Tesfa Faculty of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/pjet.v3i1.1979

Keywords: Renewable Energy, Hydrogen Production, Fossil Fuel, Biomass

Abstract

The worldwide increase in energy consumption is primarily driven by anthropogenic activities, resulting in harmful effects on the environment and climate change due to the reliance on fossil fuels. However, renewable hydrogen has emerged as a potential alternative energy source that is both abundant and environmentally friendly. Despite its advantages, the efficiency of commercially available electrolysis for hydrogen production remains a limitation. This study focuses on exploring various methods of producing hydrogen using renewable energy, specifically water and biomass. The analysis reveals that all renewable energy-based hydrogen production methods are more environmentally friendly than fossil fuel-based methods. However, further improvements are necessary to enhance the economic viability and technical simplicity of utilizing renewable energy sources for hydrogen production. Among the examined technologies, biomass electrolysis stands out due to its convenience in using raw biomass directly. Another promising approach is the utilization of solar and wind power to split water into hydrogen and oxygen, resulting in green hydrogen. This sustainable and clean fuel can be used in various sectors such as industry, power generation, and transportation, with lower environmental impact compared to other methods.