Abstract
Climate change challenges associated with global warming are an increasing concern for developing countries. Pakistan is experiencing severe energy crises, and global warming effects have considerably changed its climate, especially the temperature, which has risen significantly. Renewable energy is uninterrupted, clean, and strengthens energy security. This study employed a linear programming model to assess the potential of renewable hydrogen power and its impact on electricity prices, measured the possible demand of wind-generated renewable hydrogen for light-duty vehicles. The findings demonstrate that Pakistan has sufficient wind-generated renewable power potential, and its light-duty vehicles could shift to renewable energy. The findings of this research recommend a policy shift to light-duty hydrogen-based vehicles to eliminate fossil fuel imports and ensure green supplies. With a shift to hydrogen-based vehicles, the government could ensure maximum revenue and green supplies. The study provides valuable guidelines for decision-makers.
•Developing economies are suffering to maintain a balance between growing energy demand for vehicle use.•This study attempts to explore low-carbon vehicles and energy import dependency for the developing economies like Pakistan.•The results of this study show that Pakistan has a huge potential for wind-generated hydrogen energy.•The Punjab province has the highest potential of wind-generated renewable hydrogen.•This study proposed the integration of renewable energy in the light-duty vehicle for commercialization.