Model frameworkThe open-source framework proposed herein to evaluate green H2 production costs is represented in Fig. 1. The framework is built around the following key tools:
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Zoning filters: These are specially defined parameters (detailed below) for preliminary shortlisting of potential locations that might be converted to a renewable-powered electrolysis hub.
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Multi criteria analysis (MCA): An MCA tool (refer to Supplementary Software 1) is developed for a competitive and comparative analysis between various locations based on a range of criteria which includes, renewable energy potential, locational viability (access to sustainable water, infrastructure for transporting H2…