A comparative evaluation of alternative optimization strategies for a novel heliostat-driven hydrogen production/injection system coupled with a vanadium chlorine cycle

This paper introduces an innovative and cost-effective multi-generation plant, driven by the central receiver-based concentrated solar systems, to facilitate desired global green-transition process. The vanadium chlorine thermochemical cycle, which uses hydrogen instead of natural gas in combustion chamber, is used as approach for reducing greenhouse emissions. proposed system also includes a thermoelectric generator (TEG) excess power generation multi-effect desalination (MED) unit reduce exergy loss. suggested system's technological, economic, environmental metrics are analyzed compared similar that stores created rather than burning it chamber. Furthermore, viability studied model investigated under optimal operating condition, using example Sevilla order make conclusions more reliable. According findings, novel configuration better alternative terms cost impact owing decreased product energy costs CO2 outcomes further indicate substitution condenser with TEG leads considerably higher production. optimization multi-objective grey wolf algorithm best strategy non-dominated genetic particle swarm approaches. At point, 2.5% efficiency, 1 $/GJ cheaper cost, 0.12 kg/kWh lower levelized emission achieved condition. Sankey diagram indicates heliostat has highest irreversibility. analysis results reveal flue condensation process through Rankine cycle MED lead 53.2% reduction Finally, considerable reductions show new method effective solution cleaner production warmer climate countries.