Guideline for Techno-Economic Assessment of Solar Fuel Production

The transition away from fossil fuels requires not only CO2-free electricity generation but also climate-neutral chemical energy carriers. The production of hydrogen and its derivatives from solar energy, termed solar fuels, has the potential to be a pivotal factor in this transition. Therefore, a systematic step-by-step guideline was developed for the techno-economic assessment of solar fuel production, aiming to facilitate a more methodical and comprehensive comparison of diverse solar production pathways and their economic viability.