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From Electricity Prices to Hydrogen Costs: Evaluating Green Hydrogen Competitiveness Pathways

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|Jan 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/lpts-2026-0005 | Journal eISSN: 2255-8896 | Journal ISSN: 0868-8257
Language: English
Page range: 51 - 61
Published on: Jan 26, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 6 issues per year

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