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An Overview on Green Hydrogen Production from Renewable Energies and Perspectives for Morocco

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Environmental concerns have driven the quest for clean energy solutions, with green hydrogen emerging as promising choice. This paper underscores various production methods for green hydrogen, examining their relevance and providing an overview of the utilization of Morocco's renewable energies in its production. Key challenges will be given, including water scarcity, storage, and transportation. Overall, this paper delivers a comprehensive assessment of the role of green hydrogen in Morocco’s energy transformation.

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Engineering Innovations Vol. 18

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Yassine Kamel*, Rajâa Nechad, Abdelatif El Marjani

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Climate Change, Green Hydrogen, Hydrogen Production, Renewable Energy, Water Electrolysis, Water Splitting

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