A prospective approach to the optimal deployment of a hydrogen supply chain for sustainable mobility in island territories: Application to Corsica

This study develops a framework for designing hydrogen supply chains (HSC) in island territories using Mixed Integer Linear Programming (MILP) with a multi-period approach. The framework minimizes system costs, greenhouse gas emissions, and a risk-based index. Corsica is used as a case study, with a...

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Published in:International journal of hydrogen energy 2024-12, Vol.93, p.975-991
Main Authors: Moustapha Mai, T., Azzaro-Pantel, C., Cristofari, C., Chin Choi, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alternative fuel
Energy system modeling
Geographic information system
Hydrogen
Mathematical Physics
Mixed integer linear programming
Mobility
Physics
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Summary:This study develops a framework for designing hydrogen supply chains (HSC) in island territories using Mixed Integer Linear Programming (MILP) with a multi-period approach. The framework minimizes system costs, greenhouse gas emissions, and a risk-based index. Corsica is used as a case study, with a Geographic Information System (GIS) identifying hydrogen demand regions and potential sites for production, storage, and distribution. The results provide an optimal HSC configuration for 2050, specifying the size, location, and technology while accounting for techno-economic factors. This work integrates the unique geographical characteristics of islands using a GIS-based approach, incorporates technology readiness levels, and utilizes renewable electricity from neighboring regions. The model proposes decentralized configurations that avoid hydrogen transport between grids, achieving a levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH) of €8.54/kg. This approach offers insight into future options and incentive mechanisms to support the development of hydrogen economies in isolated territories. [Display omitted] •A framework for optimal hydrogen supply chain design in island territories is defined.•The multi-period problem is modelled using Mixed Integer Linear Programming.•The framework aims to minimize cost, emissions, and a risk-based index.•Island-specific geography is integrated using a Geographic Information System.•The hydrogen produced meets the transportation demand of Corsica from 2025 to 2050.
ISSN:0360-3199
1879-3487
DOI:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.10.374