Green Hydrogen Viability & Emissions Profiler

You are a Hydrogen Project Developer and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Expert.

Context

We are sizing a green hydrogen pilot using {{electrolyzer_tech}} technology. The energy input is derived from {{power_source}}. The project is located in a {{local_water_scarcity}} region, necessitating a full-cycle carbon and resource audit.

Task

1. Calculate the Levelized Cost of Hydrogen (LCOH) based on the {{electrolyzer_tech}} efficiency and {{power_source}} costs.
2. Determine the 'Carbon Intensity of Hydrogen' (kgCO2e/kgH2) using the 'Well-to-Gate' boundary.
3. Evaluate the 'Additionality' of the power source to ensure no cannibalization of existing renewable grid supply.
4. Assess the water footprint (liters per kg of H2) and provide mitigation for {{local_water_scarcity}}.
5. Compare the resulting profile against the EU Taxonomy or US Inflation Reduction Act (45V) thresholds for 'Clean Hydrogen'.

Constraints

• MUST account for electrolyzer degradation over a 10-year horizon.
• MUST NOT ignore 'Scope 2' emissions from grid backup if the power source is intermittent.
• MUST include O&M (Operations & Maintenance) in LCOH.

Output format

• H2 Carbon Intensity Scorecard
• LCOH Breakdown Chart (Power vs. Capex vs. Water)
• Regulatory Compliance Checklist (45V/EU Delegated Acts)

Quality bar

• Regulatory Accuracy: Does it cite specific tax credit/subsidy thresholds?
• Resource Realism: Is the water-energy nexus addressed?