This study explores the feasibility of solar-driven hydrogen production across six Palestinian cities—Ramallah, Jenin, Tulkarm, Hebron, Jericho, and Rafah—by evaluating hydrogen yield potential, associated CO₂ emissions reduction, and economic viability. Ramallah has the highest hydrogen production at 6.37 ± 0.22 kg/m²/year, while Jenin has the lowest at 5.51 ± 0.20 kg/m²/year, a 13.5 % difference. Other cities range from 5.80 to 6.10 kg/m²/year. Solar H₂ availability showed and excellent impact on CO₂ emissions reduction, Ramallah achieves the highest emissions reduction of 56.89 kg CO₂/m²/year, whereas Jenin records the lowest at 49.22 kg CO₂/m²/year.

The economic analysis indicates that the Levelized Cost of Hydrogen (LCOH) in Palestine is approximately $5/kg, higher than Egypt's $3.94/kg due to differences in system efficiency and solar conditions. The cost of CO₂ reduction in Palestine ranges from $394 to $500 per ton, making hydrogen adoption viable but investment intensive. Enhancing feasibility requires improved electrolyzer efficiency, hybrid solar-wind systems, and supportive policies like carbon credits and subsidies.

Title

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy

Publisher

Pergamon

Publisher Country

New Zealand

Indexing

Thomson Reuters

Impact Factor

8.3

Publication Type

Prtinted only

Volume

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Year

2025

Pages

522-535