Techno-economic feasibility analysis of a solar PV grid-connected
The actual data required by the model including solar irradiation, air temperature, load profile, cost of energy for Makkah, Saudi Arabia have been utilized in the proposed model. The HOMER (Hybrid Optimization of Multiple Energy Resources) software is employed to model the energy system and study the performance of the technical and economic
Study of a grid-connected floating photovoltaic power plant of 1.0
According to Saudi Arabia''s Vision 2030, it has planned for a 50 % share of renewable into its energy mix of today through wind, solar PV, solar thermal, geothermal, and waste-to-energy [9,10]. Although Saudi Arabia has high solar radiation intensities, especially in summer, these months have high temperatures in the year.
Resource Assessment and Techno-Economic Analysis of a Grid-C
Four different cities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, namely, the cities of Riyadh, Hafar Albatin, Sharurah, and Yanbu were selected to do the analyses. The simulation results show that the proposed system is economically and environmentally feasible at Yanbu city. "Saudi Arabia''s Solar and Wind Energy Penetration: Future Performance and
Techno-economic evaluation of off-grid hybrid photovoltaic–diesel
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (K.S.A.) being endowed with high intensity of solar radiation, is a prospective candidate for deployment of PV systems. Also, K.S.A. has large number of remote
Resource Assessment and Techno-Economic Analysis of a
projects. Wind and solar energy have the most potential renewable energy sources in the kingdom [13]. An analytical study, made for evaluating different renewable energy sources in Saudi Arabia, shows
Performance analysis and multi-mode control of grid connected
The objective of this paper was to study and analyze the performance of a micro Wind – Solar Hybrid Generator (WSHG) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The WSHG consists of a micro wind solar system connected to a secondary distribution grid. The system was tested in two locations in the KSA namely DAMMAM and HA`IL and used the wind speed and
A Review on Techno-Economic Study for Supporting
As the demand for electricity continues to grow in Saudi Arabia, finding ways to increase power generation becomes increasingly important. However, conventional power generation methods such as burning fossil fuels contribute significantly to environmental pollution and harm human health through the emissions of greenhouse gases. One potential solution to
Techno-Economic Analysis of Grid-connected Rooftop Solar
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Saudi Arabian solar: how the state has invested in
On paper, Saudi Arabia has some of the greatest potential for solar power facilities, with a favourable climate and sweeping areas of flat land that could maximise the production of solar panels.
A Study on the Techno-Economics Feasibility of a
This research paper presents a comprehensive study on the implementation of photovoltaic (PV) energy systems at Al-Abrar Mosque in Saudi Arabia. The primary objective was to explore optimal regional solar power
Optimal design for a hybrid microgrid-hydrogen storage facility in
With solar photovoltaic and wind generation costs declining, building electrolyzers in locations with excellent renewable resource conditions, such as Saudi Arabia, could become a low-cost hydrogen supply option, even when accounting for the transmission and distribution costs of transporting hydrogen from renewable resource locations to end-users.
Solar power in Saudi Arabia
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In 2011, The United States and Saudi Arabia jointly set up a solar-research station in Al-Uyaynah village. The village, located about 30 miles northwest of Riyadh, had no electric supply at the time. The station is operated by the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology. The agency established an experimental assembly line at the site to manufacture solar panels. The equip
(PDF) Technical and Economic Performance of 1MW Grid
Solar radiation data for the weather conditions of the city of Buraidah [38], Saudi Arabia, will be calculated following the approach suggested by Duffie and Beckman [39], with the heat transfer
(PDF) Techno-economic study on grid-connected PV system for major
At base case of solar PV cost of $2400/kW and average global solar radiation of 6.0 kW h/m2/day, it was found that this energy system can generates annual electricity of 331,536 kW h with solar PV
Solar PPAs viable in Saudi Arabia at prices above
Saudi scientists have determined the current price threshold for power purchase agreements (PPA) that could make large-scale PV and wind power projects viable in Saudi Arabia. They incorporated
Techno-economic assessment of concentrated solar power
In recent years, Saudi Arabia has begun to introduce a small-scale solar PV system that will significantly impact three key aspects of Saudi Arabia: energy cost, environment, and technology
Solar Energy Development in Saudi Arabia
By prioritizing R&D in advanced solar technologies, Saudi Arabia can lead in the development of more efficient and cost-effective solar solutions. This could include advancements in photovoltaic cell materials, solar
Techno-Economic Analysis of Grid-connected Rooftop Solar PV
Abstract: Saudi Arabia''s Water and Electricity Regulatory Authority (WERA) approved and published regulations for small-scale PV solar systems in February 2020, allowing customers
Transforming Saudi Arabia’s Energy Landscape towards a
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia''s electricity sector has undergone several distinct phases, and the country''s commitment to renewable energy development has resulted in a modern phase that includes the deployment of renewable energy power plants since 2010. Due to Saudi Arabia''s diverse topographical position, the exploration of renewable energy
The techno-economic potential of Saudi Arabia׳s solar industry
This paper jointly discusses the technical and economic opportunities for establishing a solar industry in Saudi Arabia. A review of policy documents and past research reveals that the Saudi
A Review on Techno-Economic Study for Supporting Building
As the demand for electricity continues to grow in Saudi Arabia, finding ways to increase power generation becomes increasingly important. However, conventional power generation methods such as burning fossil fuels contribute significantly to environmental pollution and harm human health through the emissions of greenhouse gases. One potential solution to
Techno-economic energy analysis of wind/solar hybrid system:
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[PDF] Resource Assessment and Techno-Economic
The economic growth and demographic progression in Saudi Arabia increased spending on the development of conventional power plants to meet the national energy demand. The conventional generation and continued use of fossil fuels as the main source of electricity will raise the operational environmental impact of electricity generation. Therefore, using different
Techno-economic analysis and optimization of solar and wind
Downloadable (with restrictions)! The objective of this study is to investigate the potentials of power generation and hydrogen production via solar and wind energy resources at different locations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, namely; Dhahran, Riyadh, Jeddah, Abha and Yanbu. These locations represent the climatic conditions variety in the Kingdom with different solar
Techno-Economic Feasibility Assessment of Grid-Connected
solar energy in Saudi Arabia is important because the country is witnessing a rapid increase in load demand, with annual growth rates of 6%. In this paper, the system advisor model software for
Techno-Economics of Solar PV on Mosque Rooftops:
Our study shows that solar PV deployment is financially viable for mosques in Saudi Arabia under current conditions. If net metering is implemented, as planned, the net present cost (NPC) of such schemes would decline by 22%. This study can thus serve as a basis to guide policymaking related to solar PV deployment in Saudi Arabia.
Techno-economic assessment of application of solar PV in
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has a large solar and wind energy resource. Through its Vision 2030 to exploit such resources, KSA is planning to install 9.5 GW of renewable energy power
(PDF) Techno-Economic Feasibility Assessment of Grid
IAEME Publications, 2021. Recently, the government of Saudi Arabia has adopted the regulations of the SmallScale Solar PV Systems. These regulations allow consumers in the residential, commercial, industrial and agriculture sectors to install grid-connected PV systems in their properties, and enables them to inject the extra generated energy into the utility grid or receive
Techno-Economic Optimization of Solar/Wind Turbine System for
This paper presents a study of optimizing hybrid power system for a remote traveler''s mosque on the highway of the western coastal region at Alrais town, Saudi Arabia. Typical energy consumption profiles were estimated based on a medium-sized mosque over the four seasons as per energy requirements. The HOMER Pro software is used as a tool to size