A review on techno-economic study for supporting building with PV-Grid-connected systems under Saudi regulations

SJ Alharbi, AS Alaboodi - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
As the demand for electricity continues to grow in Saudi Arabia, finding ways to increase
power generation becomes increasingly important. However, conventional power …

Multi-objective optimization of a photovoltaic-wind-grid connected system to power reverse osmosis desalination plant

AM Ghaithan, A Mohammed, A Al-Hanbali, AM Attia… - Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
Utilizing fossil fuel for powering desalination plants is associated with release of greenhouse
gases emissions to the atmosphere. Alternately, renewable energy sources are clean and …

Comparison, evaluation and prioritization of solar photovoltaic tracking systems using multi criteria decision making methods

SSH Dehshiri, B Firoozabadi - Sustainable Energy Technologies and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The purpose of the present study is to evaluate and compare solar tracking systems
connected to the grid. The solar systems considered were Fixed Tilt (FT), Vertical …

Optimization and sustainability analysis of a hybrid diesel-solar-battery energy storage structure for zero energy buildings at various reliability conditions

Z Zhang, K Wen, W Sun - Sustainable Energy Technologies and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The energy management strategy (EMS) and optimal design of the hybrid solar energy
structure is the key to improving the organization for zero energy building. Improperly sized …

Techno-economic assessment of concentrated solar power generation in Saudi Arabia

A Ghaithan, L Hadidi, A Mohammed - Renewable Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Saudi Arabia plans to shift a large portion of its domestic energy production away from fossil
fuel towards solar energy by 2030. Yet, the solar energy pool is mainly targeting photovoltaic …

An intuitionistic fuzzy based hybrid decision-making approach to determine the priority value of indicators and its application to solar energy feasibility analysis

P Majumder, P Bhowmik, A Das, T Senapati, V Simic… - Optik, 2023 - Elsevier
Solar plant feasibility involves assessing its practicality and viability for successful
development and operation. It involves evaluating various factors to determine whether the …

Mechanisms for choosing PV locations that allow for the most sustainable usage of solar energy

SH Mian, K Moiduddin, H Alkhalefah, MH Abidi… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
The electrical power need in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has been escalating at a
rapid rate of about 7.5% annually. It has the third highest usage rate in the world as stated by …

Comparative Analysis of SAM and RETScreen Tools for the Case Study of 600 kW Solar PV System Installation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

SUD Khan, I Wazeer, Z Almutairi - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
In this study, we discussed the main recent studies on PV systems worldwide and
specifically in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. We focused on different PV cells …

Techno-economic analysis of rooftop photovoltaic system under different scenarios in China university campuses

X Zhu, Y Lv, J Bi, M Jiang, Y Su, T Du - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
The expansively unutilized rooftop spaces in the university campuses can provide an
excellent opportunity for the installation of solar photovoltaic systems to achieve renewable …

Advancing the Adoption of Net Metering: An Economic Assessment of Grid‐Tied Solar Photovoltaic Systems in Urban Homes in Ghana

S Afonaa-Mensah, IB Majeed… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Net metering schemes are pivotal in advancing grid‐tied solar PV systems and promoting
renewable energy adoption in developing nations. This study investigates the economic …