Table 4 Cost analysis of the system.

From: Hybrid off-grid energy systems optimal sizing with integrated hydrogen storage based on deterministic balance approach

Month

Solar PV

Fuel cell

Electrolyzer

Hydrogen tank

Capital cost ($)

1,793,000

750,000

960,000

2000

Maintenance cost ($)

–

816,934

2,178,490

–

Replacement cost ($)

–

750,000

960,000

–

AR ($)

228,928

ANI ($)

109,111

NPV ($)

− 2,514,595*

PVM ($)

2,995,424

PVC ($)

6,500,424

LAC ($)

716,139

LCOE ($/kWh)

0.247

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