Performance Prediction and Economic Analysis of Solar Based Hydrogen Production System for Hydrogen-powered Container Truck in Port
摘要
Ports are important application scenario for hydrogen-powered container trucks, with stable hydrogen supply being key to their operation. Based on the photovoltaic resources and available rooftop area in a port area of Ningbo, this study designs a PV - powered hydrogen production, storage, and utilization system. Analysis shows that hydrogen output increases with higher ambient temperature and solar radiation. The system can produce 103,797 kg of hydrogen annually, with an overall efficiency of 15.9%. Predictions were made for deploying different numbers of hydrogen-powered collector trucks, and the results showed that deploying 10 trucks achieved the highest hydrogen utilization without requiring an external hydrogen supply. Economic analysis shows that the “purchased hydrogen + self-built hydrogen refueling station” mode offers relatively better economic performance. This study provides theoretical support for future demonstration projects of hydrogen-powered trucks in ports.