Green hydrogen for net zero 2050: Resource potential and electrolysis scenarios from Türkiye
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, cilt.278, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 278
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2026.157732
- Dergi Adı: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Artic & Antarctic Regions, Chemical Abstracts Core, Chimica, Compendex, Environment Index, INSPEC, Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCO), Engineering Source (EBSCO)
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Electrolysis, Energy transition, Green hydrogen, NZE 2050, Renewable energy
- Akdeniz Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
This study presents a scenario-based evaluation of Türkiye's suitable renewable energy potential for large-scale green hydrogen production. Scenario 1 (potentially achievable) shows 540.31 TWh of renewable electricity could produce 5.23 Mton of green H2 annually (18.69 billion Sm3 natural gas equivalent), avoiding 40.08 to 47.07 Mton CO2/year. Scenario 2 (theoretical upper bound) reveals a 1189.42 TWh generation potential, yielding up to 22.39 Mton H2 annually via SOEC (80.09 billion Sm3 gas equivalent). This avoids 171.70 to 201.67 Mton CO2/year, offsetting up to approximately 52% of Türkiye's 2022 fossil-fuel emissions. Solar energy dominates with 120 GW rooftop PV potential; SOEC proves most efficient. Allocating these capacities to green hydrogen supports Net Zero 2050 targets and creates export potential. Using solar, wind, and geothermal resources for electrolysis decarbonizes heavy industry and increases regional energy security. This study provides a quantitative roadmap for policymakers and investors to scale production based on regional resources.