Emerging Green Hydrogen Initiatives in Morocco
Morocco is on the brink of a significant surge in green hydrogen production, driven by the country's abundant solar and wind energy resources. This momentum is further bolstered by a national strategy aimed at positioning Morocco as a regional hub for clean fuel production and export to global markets, particularly in Europe. In this context, ongoing scientific research continues to explore more efficient models for producing green hydrogen, ensuring optimal utilization of available renewable energy resources. A recent doctoral thesis delved into the performance of a hybrid system designed to produce hydrogen across five different sites in Morocco, highlighting the country's commitment to innovation in energy production.
Innovative Energy Solutions and Research Developments
The research conducted by Sidik Sabahi, a scholar from the Faculty of Sciences at Chouaib Doukkali University in El Jadida, focused on a doctoral thesis titled "Modeling and Simulation of a Multi-Technology System for Hydrogen Production, Storage, and Use as an Energy Carrier." This thesis was developed within the Energy Engineering Science Laboratory at the National School of Applied Sciences in El Jadida, in collaboration with the Institute for Research in Solar Energy and New Energies (IRESEN). After presenting his thesis before a panel of judges, Sabahi was awarded a doctorate with the distinction of "very honorable," the highest accolade granted by Moroccan universities.
The study centers on modeling a small-scale experimental unit for producing green hydrogen with a nominal capacity of 20 kilowatts, integrated within a hybrid system that combines solar photovoltaic energy and wind power. The research evaluates the technical and economic performance of this system across five Moroccan locations, utilizing alkaline water electrolysis technology powered by electricity generated from the hybrid system, which includes solar panels and wind turbines, alongside a battery for electricity storage.
Through this research, the optimal design and operational mechanisms for the green hydrogen production system were identified, considering the natural variability of solar and wind resources. The aim is to balance production quantity, the operating factor of the electrolyzer, the capacities of electricity generation and storage equipment, and the final production costs for each kilogram of hydrogen.
The thesis also employed a semi-experimental electrochemical model for the alkaline electrolyzer, detailing polarization curves, specific efficiency, and green hydrogen production while analyzing the impact of operational conditions and gradual performance degradation.
For more information on the comprehensive analysis of hydrogen production in Morocco, please refer to the work published on As reported by attaqa.net.
