Assessing offshore wind plants for energy and green hydrogen production: A case study in the Mostaganem coastal region, Algeria.

This study evaluates the feasibility and strategic implications of establishing a 500 MW offshore wind farm using fixed turbine technology in the Mostaganem region along Algeria’s western Mediterranean coast. Employing the Wind Atlas Analysis and Application Program (WAsP) with land-based meteorological data, the study estimates an annual electricity production of 1361.63 GWh at a cost of $0.89/kWh and green hydrogen output of 28,571 tons at $2.12/kg. The project could reduce CO₂ emissions by approximately 595,450 tons per year, demonstrating the potential for offshore wind energy to support sustainable electricity and hydrogen production in Algeria. The analysis highlights technical, economic, and environmental factors, recommending further offshore measurements to improve accuracy and advocating for policy and industry development to advance renewable energy in the region.