AHP-driven analysis of hydrogen production technologies and their role in Türkiye's energy trilemma index

Sukur F. Z., Akgun K., ÖZKAYA B.

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, vol.144, pp.773-781, 2025 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 144
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.03.260
  • Journal Name: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, PASCAL, Artic & Antarctic Regions, Chemical Abstracts Core, Chimica, Communication Abstracts, Compendex, Environment Index, INSPEC
  • Page Numbers: pp.773-781
  • Keywords: Decarbonization, Energy transition, Multi-criteria decision making
  • Yıldız Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Decarbonization is a priority in Türkiye's national energy policy, with hydrogen emerging as a key solution to meet growing energy demands while achieving sustainability goals. This study conducts a quantitative and qualitative analysis of hydrogen technologies, as outlined in Türkiye's Hydrogen Technologies Strategy and Roadmap, to address gaps in the Energy Trilemma Index (ETI) and support the 2053 net-zero target. Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), the study assesses the impact of hydrogen production technologies on energy security, sustainability, and equity. Results indicate that roadmap actions have the greatest impact on energy security, with an 18.24 % increase by 2053, followed by energy equity (10.73 %) and environmental sustainability (10.40 %). Hydrogen distribution technologies show the most significant impact, contributing 32 % of the total hydrogen-related contribution to ETI (11.68 %), followed by H2 storage (27 %), H2 applications (25 %), and H2 production (16 %).