Design and Simulation of a Photovoltaic Power Plant for Green Hydrogen Production in Saudi Arabia

With the growing need for clean energy, it is critical to efficiently utilize renewable energy sources, and green hydrogen is one of the potential sources that can help achieve sustainability goals. This study emphasizes the importance of solar photovoltaic systems for producing green hydrogen through water electrolysis as a long-term solution to environmental and economic concerns. The research focuses on enhancing the performance of these systems in order to enhance green hydrogen production, as electrolysis efficiency is determined by the quality of the energy derived from solar panels. The research examines the connection between photovoltaic electrolysis and water technologies, with an emphasis on the tilt angle of solar panels and its impact on efficiency. The study found that proton exchange membrane electrolysis is most suited for direct integration with renewable energy sources, hence increasing the efficiency of the hydrogen production process. The findings also revealed that maximizing the fixed tilt angle of solar panels is critical in striking a balance between cost and efficacies, making this design a viable alternative for future projects. The study concluded that the appropriate tilt angle (30 degrees) is crucial for increasing solar energy absorption and productivity. The study also investigated electrolysis techniques, and the findings revealed that proton exchange membrane electrolysis is most suited for direct integration with renewable energy sources. The optimization of the fixed tilt angle strikes a compromise between cost and efficacy, making this design appropriate for future applications. Variables like as row spacing and photovoltaic module size were calculated in order to build an optimal system suitable for the NEOM climate. The study sheds light on how to improve green hydrogen production with solar photovoltaic systems, opening up new avenues for research and development in this field.