IDEAS home Printed from https://ideas.repec.org/a/eee/renene/v243y2025ics0960148125002836.html
   My bibliography  Save this article

Proposal of an advanced hybrid multigeneration plant using solar energy for sustainable hydrogen generation: A thermodynamic and environmental analysis

Author

Listed:
  • Yilmaz, Fatih
  • Ozturk, Murat
  • Selbas, Resat

Abstract

The newly suggested paper comprehensively delves into the holistic production of sustainable hydrogen, electricity, freshwater, heating, and cooling. This combined study utilizes different systems; solar tower, supercritical CO2 Brayton cycle (sBC), transcritical CO2 Rankine cycle with ejector (tRC), organic Rankine cycle (ORC), desalination component (MED), and proton exchange membrane (PEM). The efficiency and sustainability of the recommended cycle are evaluated by thermodynamic and environmental impact assessments. Meanwhile, a parametric investigation is performed to define the impact of the strategy values on the modeled scheme's performance and product rates. The examination results show that the energetic efficiencies of the sBC, tRC, and ORC are 11.81 %, 29.39 %, and 9.19 %, respectively. For the same order, the exergy performance indicators are 24.66 %, 21.75 %, and 33.16 %, respectively. The developed overall system had 38.66 % of energetic performance and 34.14 % of exergetic performance. The cycle's net power generation capability is 8041 kW. Furthermore, out of all of the components of the structure, the solar tower unit had the greatest exergetic destruction rate. The combined plant design is a more environmentally friendly choice than the single energy conversion scheme, based on the results of an environmental analysis.

Suggested Citation

  • Yilmaz, Fatih & Ozturk, Murat & Selbas, Resat, 2025. "Proposal of an advanced hybrid multigeneration plant using solar energy for sustainable hydrogen generation: A thermodynamic and environmental analysis," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 243(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:243:y:2025:i:c:s0960148125002836
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2025.122621
    as

    Download full text from publisher

    File URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960148125002836
    Download Restriction: Full text for ScienceDirect subscribers only
    File URL: https://libkey.io/10.1016/j.renene.2025.122621?utm_source=ideas
    LibKey link: if access is restricted and if your library uses this service, LibKey will redirect you to where you can use your library subscription to access this item
    ---><---

    As the access to this document is restricted, you may want to search for a different version of it.

    References listed on IDEAS

    as
    1. Gursoy, Mehmet & Dincer, Ibrahim, 2024. "Development of a solar-ocean based integrated plant with a new hydrogen generation system," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 235(C).
    2. Yilmaz, Fatih & Jamil, Basharat, 2025. "Parametric and a case study of an innovative solar-driven combined system: Thermodynamic and environmental impact analysis for sustainable production of power, heating, and freshwater," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 238(C).
    3. Karaca, Ali Erdogan & Dincer, Ibrahim & Nitefor, Michael, 2023. "A new renewable energy system integrated with compressed air energy storage and multistage desalination," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 268(C).
    4. Razmi, Amir Reza & Hanifi, Amir Reza & Shahbakhti, Mahdi, 2024. "Techno-economic analysis of a novel concept for the combination of methane pyrolysis in molten salt with heliostat solar field," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 301(C).
    5. Zhou, Xiao & Ding, Chunliang & Abed, Azher M. & Abdullaev, Sherzod & Ahmad, Sayed Fayaz & Fouad, Yasser & Dahari, Mahidzal & Mahariq, Ibrahim, 2024. "Techno-economic assessment and transient modeling of a solar-based multi-generation system for sustainable/clean coastal urban development," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 233(C).
    6. Ghasem Khani, H. & Nikian, M. & Ghazi, M., 2024. "Energetic and exergoeconomic analysis of different configurations of power and hydrogen generation systems using solar based organic Rankine cycle and PEM electrolyzer," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 231(C).
    7. Sahmerdan, Orhan & Cimsit, Canan & Arici, Muslum & Colpan, C. Ozgur, 2025. "Thermodynamic performance assessment of solar-based hydrogen production systems in Turkey: A detailed review," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 208(C).
    8. Yilmaz, Ceyhun & Sen, Ozan, 2024. "Feasibility of optimum energy use and cost analyses by applying artificial intelligence and genetic optimization methods in geothermal and solar energy-assisted multigeneration systems," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 237(PA).
    9. Mehrenjani, Javad Rezazadeh & Shirzad, Amirali & Adouli, Arman & Gharehghani, Ayat, 2024. "Data-driven optimization of two novel geothermal-powered systems integrating LNG regasification with thermoelectric generation for eco-friendly seawater desalination and data center cooling," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 313(C).
    10. Sarvar-Ardeh, Sajjad & Rashidi, Saman & Rafee, Roohollah & Li, Guiqiang, 2024. "Recent advances in the applications of solar-driven co-generation systems for heat, freshwater and power," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 225(C).
    Full references (including those not matched with items on IDEAS)

    Most related items

    These are the items that most often cite the same works as this one and are cited by the same works as this one.
    1. Yilmaz, Fatih & Jamil, Basharat, 2025. "Parametric and a case study of an innovative solar-driven combined system: Thermodynamic and environmental impact analysis for sustainable production of power, heating, and freshwater," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 238(C).
    2. Li, Mingliang & Xu, Lisong & Gong, Haoran, 2025. "Examination of an ejector-enhanced geothermal plant for power generation improvement," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 242(C).
    3. Zhou, Xiao & Abed, Azher M. & Abdullaev, Sherzod & Lei, Guoliang & He, Li & Li, Xuetao & Elmasry, Yasser & Mahariq, Ibrahim, 2024. "Data-driven study/optimization of a solar power and cooling generation system in a transient operation mode and proposing a novel multi-turbine modification concept to reduce the sun's intermittent ef," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 309(C).
    4. Enaloui, Reza & Sharifi, Shakiba & Faridpak, Behdad & Hammad, Ahmed & Al-Hussein, Mohamed & Musilek, Petr, 2025. "Techno-economic assessment of a solar-powered green hydrogen storage concept based on reversible solid oxide cells for residential micro-grid: A case study in Calgary," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 319(C).
    5. Kaczmarczyk, Michał & Mukti, Mentari & Ghaffour, Noreddine & Soukane, Sofiane & Bundschuh, Jochen & Tomaszewska, Barbara, 2024. "Renewable energy-driven membrane distillation in the context of life cycle assessment," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 192(C).
    6. Halawani, Riyadh F. & Basem, Ali & Mohammed, Asma Ahmed A. & Shaban, Mohamed & Aloufi, Fahed A. & Bayz, Dyana Aziz & Hajri, Amira K. & Almadhor, Ahmad & Khan, Mohammad Nadeem & Afzal, Abdul Rahman, 2025. "An advanced heat design-CO2 capture network for an oxy-biogas fuel combustion cycle combined with a CAES-based method for peak shaving: An artificial intelligent-driven optimization," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 242(C).
    7. Yang, Shanju & Zhang, Yao & Gao, Zening & Liu, Zhan, 2024. "Isobaric compressed air energy storage system: Water compensating cycle or CO2 compensating cycle?," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 312(C).
    8. Xu, Yanli & Li, Hui & Abed, Azher M. & Alghassab, Mohammed A. & Shaban, Mohamed & Abdullaev, Sherzod & Mahariq, Ibrahim & Abouzied, Amr S. & Elmasry, Yasser & Alrawashdeh, Albara Ibrahim, 2025. "Renewable energy/freshwater security goals in urban areas through geothermal-based desalination system: Central composite design analysis and optimization," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 241(C).
    9. Rong, Fanhua & Yu, Zeting & Zhang, Kaifan & Sun, Jingyi & Wang, Daohan, 2024. "Performance evaluation and multi-objective optimization of hydrogen-based integrated energy systems driven by renewable energy sources," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 313(C).
    10. Dimitris Al. Katsaprakakis, 2024. "Toward a Renewable and Sustainable Energy Pattern in Non-Interconnected Rural Monasteries: A Case Study for the Xenofontos Monastery, Mount Athos," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(5), pages 1-32, March.
    11. Liu, Changchun & Su, Xu & Yin, Zhao & Sheng, Yong & Zhou, Xuezhi & Xu, Yujie & Wang, Xudong & Chen, Haisheng, 2024. "Experimental study on the feasibility of isobaric compressed air energy storage as wind power side energy storage," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 364(C).
    12. Khademi, Mohammad Mahyar & Kasaeian, Alibakhsh, 2025. "Hydrogen production using solar heliostat fields: A review," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 314(C).
    13. He, Wei & Cao, Yongna & Qin, Jiang & Guo, Chao & Pei, Zhanjiang & Yu, Yanling, 2025. "Performance prediction and operating conditions optimization for aerobic fermentation heat recovery system based on machine learning," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 239(C).
    14. Ahmed, Faraedoon & Foley, Aoife & Dowds, Carole & Johnston, Barry & Al Kez, Dlzar, 2024. "Assessing the engineering, environmental and economic aspects of repowering onshore wind energy," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 301(C).
    15. Liao, Jixiang & Liu, Xingye & Pang, Yunfeng, 2024. "Economic and technical optimization of a tri-generation setup integrating a partial evaporation Rankine cycle with an ejector-based refrigeration system using different solar collectors," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 236(C).
    16. Mingguang Zhang & Shuai Yu & Hongyi Li, 2023. "Inter-Zone Optimal Scheduling of Rural Wind–Biomass-Hydrogen Integrated Energy System," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(17), pages 1-15, August.
    17. Baydar, Ceyhun & Koç, Yıldız & Yağlı, Hüseyin & Koç, Ali & Depci̇, Tolga & Aygün, Mustafa Kemal, 2023. "Experimental detection of inadequacies and improvements for a geothermal power plant using single shaft double turbine binary Organic Rankine cycle as power system," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 283(C).
    18. Singh, Vivek & Kumar, Rakesh & Saxena, Abhishek & Dobriyal, Ritvik & Tiwari, Sumit & Singh, Desh Bandhu, 2024. "An analytical study on the effect of different photovoltaic technologies on enviro-economic parameter and energy metrics of active solar desalting unit," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 294(C).
    19. Elsakka, Mohamed Mohamed & Refaat, Ahmed & Alzahrani, Khalid M. & Hee, Jee Loong & Ma, Lin & Elhenawy, Yasser & Majozi, Thokozani & Yosry, Ahmed Gharib & Amer, Ahmed & Moustafa, Gamal Hafez & Ahmed, A, 2024. "Techno-economic assessment of a novel wind-powered RO system with a compressed air energy storage for water desalination," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 311(C).
    20. Na, Heya & Zhang, Cancan & Wu, Yuting & Wang, Guoqing & Lu, Yuanwei, 2024. "Effect of Na2CO3 content on thermophysical properties, corrosion behaviors of KNO3-NaNO2 molten salt," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 311(C).

    More about this item

    Keywords

    Energy; Exergy; CO2 fluid; Power cycle; Solar energy; Green hydrogen;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    Statistics

    Access and download statistics

    Corrections

    All material on this site has been provided by the respective publishers and authors. You can help correct errors and omissions. When requesting a correction, please mention this item's handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:243:y:2025:i:c:s0960148125002836. See general information about how to correct material in RePEc.

    If you have authored this item and are not yet registered with RePEc, we encourage you to do it here. This allows to link your profile to this item. It also allows you to accept potential citations to this item that we are uncertain about.

    If CitEc recognized a bibliographic reference but did not link an item in RePEc to it, you can help with this form .

    If you know of missing items citing this one, you can help us creating those links by adding the relevant references in the same way as above, for each refering item. If you are a registered author of this item, you may also want to check the "citations" tab in your RePEc Author Service profile, as there may be some citations waiting for confirmation.

    For technical questions regarding this item, or to correct its authors, title, abstract, bibliographic or download information, contact: Catherine Liu (email available below). General contact details of provider: http://www.journals.elsevier.com/renewable-energy .

    Please note that corrections may take a couple of weeks to filter through the various RePEc services.

    IDEAS is a RePEc service. RePEc uses bibliographic data supplied by the respective publishers.