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Renewable power-to-ammonia (ReP2A), which uses hydrogen produced from renewable electricity as feedstock, is a promising pathway for decarbonizing the energy, transportation, and chemical sectors. However, variability in renewable…
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Extracting green hydrogen from renewable energy sources is a new concept in the energy industry. As an energy carrier, hydrogen is well capable of facilitating a strong coupling between various energy sectors, as well as integration of…
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