Clean energy and hydrogen perspectives in rural regions of Kazakhstan

2023

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DOI 10.22616/erdev.2023.22.tf175
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Abstract

The paper describes the results of our study about the perspectives of clean hydrogen production in the rural regions of Kazakhstan. A brief introduction to clean hydrogen technology and its connection with renewable energy sources is presented in the article. As an example, the case study on renewable energy sources availability was done for the Akmola region of Kazakhstan. We elaborated the model of clean hydrogen production with numerical results including studying the potential of renewable energy sources and utilizing produced clean energy for hydrogen production using the modern available technologies. Also, a part of using clean hydrogen in the region for the wheat-producing purpose based on the current fuel needs was covered. We believe that our research will stimulate the development of clean hydrogen production in the region. Kazakhstan has great renewable energy potential and could be a promising place for clean hydrogen production in the region as well.