Exploring the Feasibility of Green Hydrogen Production Using Wind Energy in India

India heavily relies on coal for about 70 % of its energy demand, leading to a concerning 29 % increase in CO₂ emissions from 2015 to 2022. The need for alternate fuels is evident with rising energy demand and the rapid depletion of fossil fuels. Green hydrogen emerges as a solution, leveraging renewable energy sources to mitigate environmental impact. This study assesses five high-speed wind locations in India for green hydrogen production, analysing wind resource potential using six different wind turbine (WT) models. A comprehensive techno-economic analysis was conducted to evaluate the feasibility of hydrogen production, considering factors like annual energy production (AEP), hydrogen production, levelized cost of energy (LCOE), and levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH). Furthermore, the study quantified the carbon emissions mitigated using wind energy for hydrogen production instead of conventional methods. Additionally, the study assessed the hydrogen storage capacity. Results indicated Mandvi (S2) as the most potential location, boasting a capacity factor of 50.51 % and AEP by WT4 of 13.273 GWh, yielding 221.21 tons of hydrogen annually. Cost analysis reveals an LCOE of 0.0225 $/kWh and an LCOH of 2.3103 $/kg. Furthermore, utilizing WT4 at the S2 location could mitigate 12.37 Mt/year of carbon emissions.