Scientists from Novosibirsk State Technical University (NSTU) presented a model aimed at optimizing energy supply in the Arctic. The research focuses on using hydrogen produced from natural gas in fuel cells for decentralized power and heat supply systems.
Hydrogen technologies can become an effective alternative to traditional energy sources due to their environmental friendliness. The solutions of scientists are important because the Arctic has significant reserves of oil and gas and requires new solutions for energy supply, especially in remote deposits.
The developed model is based on the equality of marginal revenues and costs. Scientists analyzed the energy efficiency of fuel cells, comparing them with centralized systems. The results showed that the use of hydrogen can increase the power factor by 30%, reducing fuel costs and increasing investment attractiveness.
The model also takes into account socio-economic and environmental aspects, which allows to reduce the cost of electricity. Calculations show that the price of one megawatt can decrease from 1 ruble to 50-60 kopecks. The technology is suitable for use in the northern regions of the Krasnoyarsk Territory and the Far East.
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