• Dr. Brajesh Kumar Mishra
• Dr. Indu Shukla

This study investigates the economic viability of green hydrogen production from hydropower and its potential impact on the chemistry industry. A non-cooperative game-theoretical model was developed to assess the profitability gap between traditional electricity trading and hydrogen production for run-of-river hydropower plant owners. The model considers various factors, including CO2 prices, electricity market prices, and hydrogen production efficiencies. The results indicate that the current market conditions do not support profitable green hydrogen production from hydropower. However, increasing CO2 prices are identified as a key factor that could improve the competitiveness and profitability of this business model. The study suggests that a CO2 price above 245 EUR/t could make green hydrogen production competitive compared to a future electricity contract price of 45 EUR/MWh. Sensitivity analysis revealed the impact of key variables, such as electricity prices and hydrogen demand, on the economic viability of green hydrogen production. The findings offer valuable insights for policymakers and industry stakeholders considering investing in green hydrogen infrastructure. This study highlights the importance of carbon pricing mechanisms and policy interventions in driving the transition to sustainable energy systems. The broader implications for the chemistry industry include the potential for green hydrogen adoption in chemical processes, opportunities for integrating hydropower-based hydrogen, and the need for collaboration between the hydropower and chemical industries. While the study acknowledges limitations, such as the assumptions of the non-cooperative modeling approach, it provides a foundation for future research directions in green hydrogen production and its role in a sustainable energy future.

Green hydrogen, Hydropower, Economic viability, Profitability gap, Sustainable energy systems

"Bridging the Profitability Gap: Green Hydrogen Production from Hydropower and Its Role in Sustainable Energy Systems", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 9, page no.c274-c280, September-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2509234.pdf

"Bridging the Profitability Gap: Green Hydrogen Production from Hydropower and Its Role in Sustainable Energy Systems", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 9, page no. ppc274-c280, September-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2509234.pdf