Table 6 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

Wind turbine

Electrolyzer

Fuel cell

Hydrogen tank

Capital cost ($)

1,340,000

250,000

960,000

750,000

2,000

Maintenance cost ($)

–

113,463

2,178,490

816,934

–

Replacement cost ($)

–

–

960,000

750,000

–

AR ($)

263,678

ANI ($)

139,323

NPV ($)

− 2,037,360

PVM ($)

3,108,886

PVC ($)

6,410,886

LAC ($)

706,275

LCOE ($/kWh)

0.2116

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