The purpose of this report is to define a unified approach for assessing the case studies prepared by HYDEA partners. This deliverable supports the broader objectives of developing case studies, business models, and a decision support tool. Within this framework, the evaluation of each case study aims to identify relevant hydrogen applications in ports and assess their potential contribution to the decarbonation strategies of the participating ports.
This document sets out a shared structure and methodological basis for conducting these evaluations. It offers guidance intended to ensure that business model development is informed by consistent performance indicators. It also supports the development of the decision support tool whose goal is to provide a practical tool to assist port authorities and stakeholders in selecting the most suitable hydrogen technologies.
To achieve this, the report introduces a common evaluation framework built around a core set of key performance indicators (KPIs) to be applied across all case studies. Additional site-specific indicators may be included when relevant, particularly when they can contribute to refining the decision support tool The KPI categories cover four main dimensions: technical performance, economic feasibility, environmental impact, and social considerations
Although this methodology provides an overarching structure, its application must be adapted to each individual case study to account for diverse local conditions, technological contexts, and economic constraints.
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