The primary aim of the review is to identify and analyze the solar- and wind-energy utilization, problems, and future trends in KSA while taking into account all …
Learn MoreUtilizing renewable energy (RE) sources can provide a realistic answer to the problem of many nations'' energy needs. This paper reviews the current status of using RE to produce electricity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
Learn MoreThis paper presents an analysis of energy and exergy utilization in the agricultural sector of Saudi Arabia by considering the sectoral energy and exergy flows for a period of 12 years between 1990 and 2001. ... Renewable energy sources, e.g., solar and wind appear to be a potential solution to current environmental problems in Saudi …
Learn MoreThe Saudi Kingdom is known for its high potential for wind energy and solar radiation ranging from 5.7 kW/m 2 to 6.7 kW/m 2 [13]. Oladigbolu et al. [16] revealed that hybrid systems (PV/WT/Fuel cell (FC)) operating at ambient temperature and solar radiation could provide effective and reliable electrical energy applications in Yanbu, …
Learn MoreS.M. Hasnain''s 10 research works with 248 citations and 985 reads, including: Prospects of cool thermal storage utilization in Saudi Arabia
Learn MoreIn this paper, an analysis of renewable energy feed-in tariffs (REFIT) for the selected regions of the globe is done with the aim of drawing lesson for Saudi Arabia.A brief background and status of renewable energy sources (RES) utilization in Saudi Arabia is given at the beginning of this paper, followed by a review of the feed-in tariff …
Learn MoreSaudi Arabia has long been depending mainly on power generated from fossil fuels. This paper has collectively discussed the potential of wind and solar energy-based DG in Saudi Arabia, which aims to maximize the utilization of the available sources. The analysis in this paper has pointed out that the country possesses enough potential in …
Learn MoreSaudi Arabia. Front. Energy Res. 9:753998. doi: 10.3389/fenrg.2021.753998 ... analysis on the subject matter. In a recent study, various ... ensure the maximum utilization of solar radiation. With ...
Learn MoreDOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2022.05.040 Corpus ID: 249162500; Utilization of renewable hybrid energy for refueling station in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia @article{Okonkwo2022UtilizationOR, title={Utilization of renewable hybrid energy for refueling station in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia}, author={Paul C. Okonkwo and Ibrahim Balarabe Mansir and El Manaa Barhoumi and …
Learn MoreSince the mid-seventies Saudi Arabia has been at the forefront of research and development into solar energy. For example, two major international joint research and development (R&D) programs were funded, in cooperation with the United States of America and the Federal Republic of Germany, aimed at developing renewable energy …
Learn MoreThe expansion of power generation in Saudi Arabia is essential in order to meet the expected growth of its electricity demand. Due to the availability of high solar irradiation, vast rainless area ...
Learn MoreEffective utilization of wind energy is the second promising source of renewable energy alternatives in Saudi Arabia that is considered seriously. Starting from 1986, a plan for developing the wind atlas using the measured data of wind speed at low heights of 10 m above the ground level for 20 different locations across the Kingdom ( …
Learn MoreThis paper presents an analysis of energy and exergy utilization in the agricultural sector of Saudi Arabia by considering the sectoral energy and exergy flows for a period of 12 years between 1990 and 2001. Energy and exergy analyses are conducted for its two essential devices, namely tractors and pumps, and hence the sectoral energy and …
Learn MoreWind energy in Saudi ArabiaThe recent worldwide development of wind energy has encouraged the scientific and research community in Saudi Arabia to launch a series of investigations to study wind energy potential in the country. One of the earliest works was the development of the wind energy atlas for Saudi Arabia [3]. The atlas was …
Learn MoreDownloadable (with restrictions)! In this paper, the potential of solar and wind energy-based distributed generation (DG) in Saudi Arabia is simultaneously analyzed with the aim of maximizing the utilization of available resources. It begins with an analysis of DG application potential for wind and solar energy resources in various regions of Saudi …
Learn MoreFig. 2. Electricity production and change of unit price of power in Saudi Arabia, adapted from [8-9]. 3. Wind energy in Saudi Arabia Wind energy can be an attractive technology of alternative energy sources for KSA.
Learn MoreAccording to Vision 2030, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (K.S.A) plans to harness 9.5 GW of energy from renewable energy sources, which includes a major part of solar PV generation.
Learn MoreKingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) implemented meaningful policy actions towards promoting energy efficiency (EE) in several sectors, especially in the building sector, to be more sustainable.
Learn MoreAl-Kharj is enriched with wind and solar energy and an assessment of the predominant renewable energy sources in this region of Saudi Arabia has not been discovered in detail. The outcomes of the study will provide the platform for the policymakers and authorities to settle on utilizing renewable energy sources available in Al-Kharj to …
Learn MoreKingdom of Saudi Arabia has a high potential of renewable energy resources of solar and wind. The range of the average daily solar radiation varies from 4 to 7.5 kWh/m 2 whereas it is only 1 kWh/m 2 in Europe [12]. The demand for electricity in Saudi Arabia has been increasing rapidly because of the increase in population and …
Learn MoreSaudi Arabia Solar Energy Market Analysis The Saudi Arabian solar energy market is expected to reach 1,028 MW by the end of the current year, and it is projected to register a CAGR of 51% during the forecast period. Although the COVID-19 pandemic affected the market studied in 2020, it has been recovering and reached pre-pandemic levels.
Learn MoreTechno-economic analysis and optimization of solar and wind energy systems for power generation and hydrogen production in Saudi Arabia Renew Sustain Energy Rev, 69 ( 2017 ), pp. 33 - 49 View PDF View article View in Scopus Google Scholar
Learn MoreAs per environmental protection standards in Saudi Arabia – managed by the Presidency of Meteorology and Environment – the average concentration of PM must not exceed 80 μg/m 3 per year at any site (Presidency of Meteorology and Environment in Saudi Arabia, 2001).However, PM concentration in Saudi Arabia is in reality 113 μg/m 3 …
Learn MoreThe study of wind energy is presented in six sites; Sharurah, Jeddah South, Al Wajh, Riyadh, Hafar Al Batin and Al Jouf of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is updated. The wind energy and its status are interpreted. The annual mean values of long-term for wind speeds are varied between the years 2000 and 2020. Also, the wind power density …
Learn MoreHowever, effective utilization of solar energy in Saudi Arabia has not yet made reasonable progress mainly due to several obstacles. But, valuable lessons have been learned and a wealth of ...
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