Modeling and Optimizing Green Hydrogen Integration for Electrical Power Supply: Academic Facility at Al Akhawayn University, Ifrane
Fahd BOUALLOU, Soukaina JAAFARI, Ahmed BAZZI
Abstract: This study examines the feasibility of green hydrogen as a solution for academic building in Al Akhawayn university in Ifrane, Morocco. To do so, we developed a simulation framework on python to model a system that combines solar photovoltaic (PV) power with electrolyzers to produce hydrogen, hydrogen storage, and proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells to generate electricity. We aim to optimize system configuration by taking into consideration renewable generation profiles, electrolyzer efficiency, storage capacity and fuel cell performance. In this study, we analyzed economic metrics such as net present cost (NPC), levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) and payback period in contrast to technical indicators hydrogen production rate, storage utilization, and system efficiency. And in order to assess the capacity of the model to meet the facility’s energy requirements consistently, a reliability analysis was conducted. The results show that the reduction of carbon emissions, improvement of energy autonomy, and high competitiveness compared to grid-based power supply can be achieved with appropriately sized green hydrogen systems. The findings highlight the potential of green hydrogen to enhance resilience and sustainability in higher education institutions, supporting long term energy transition strategies.
Keywords
Green Hydrogen, Renewable Energy, Solar Photovoltaics, Electrolyzer, Hydrogen Storage, PEM Fuel Cell, Python Simulation, Energy Optimization, Carbon Emission Reduction, Energy Resilience, Sustainability
Published online 4/25/2026, 8 pages
Copyright © 2026 by the author(s)
Published under license by Materials Research Forum LLC., Millersville PA, USA
Citation: Fahd BOUALLOU, Soukaina JAAFARI, Ahmed BAZZI, Modeling and Optimizing Green Hydrogen Integration for Electrical Power Supply: Academic Facility at Al Akhawayn University, Ifrane, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 64, pp 805-812, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644904091-100
The article was published as article 100 of the book Energy Futures
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