Are solar and wind generators a viable alternative to electricity in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia, spanning about 2.2 million km², includes many remote villages not connected to the power grid and reliant on diesel generators (DG). DGs, however, incur high maintenance and operational costs. Solar and wind generators, combined with DGs or energy storage systems (ESS), offer cost-effective and sustainable alternatives 5.
Can small-scale wind energy be integrated into hybrid systems?
The study targets six Class 1 wind regions in Saudi Arabia—Abha, Al-Baha, Arar, Qassim, Tabuk, and Taif—traditionally considered unsuitable for large-scale wind energy. By using the Weibull distribution function for wind energy evaluation, the research highlights opportunities for integrating small-scale wind energy into hybrid systems.
Can a hydrogen station be operated using solar/wind energy?
Zhang, W., Maleki, A. & Nazari, M. A. Optimal operation of a hydrogen station using multi-source renewable energy (solar/wind) by a new approach. J. Energy Storage. 53, 104983 (). Zhang, W. & Maleki, A. Modeling and optimization of a stand-alone desalination plant powered by solar/wind energies based on back-up systems using a hybrid algorithm.
Does Al-Baha have wind energy potential?
In such a case, WTs would only produce small amounts of energy, so a hybrid system with solar power would be more effective to meet energy demands. Weibull probability density function for Al-Baha. Figure 8 shows a peak at 4 m/s, with a significant distribution around this value, it indicates that Al-Baha has moderate wind energy potential.
Can hybrid MGS improve energy access and economic development in remote locations?
The rseults of this study provide valuable insights into the design of scalable, sustainable, and cost-efficient hybrid MGs tailored to regions with low wind potential, thereby contributing to enhanced energy access and economic development in remote locations.
How to simulate a PTC-PV hybrid system in Riyadh?
Case 1: Riyadh baseline hourly generation CSP-PT SM = 6. PTC-PV hybrid system ( Case 2) is simulated by adding a PV plant with 45 MWe AC output based on 63 MWe DC with ratio of 1:4. The solar multiple of the PTC was then reduced to match the 79% capacity factor of the baseline case, with the resulting solar multiple of 3.
A spatio-temporal decision-making model for solar, wind, and hybrid
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Evaluating the Techno-Economic Viability of a Solar PV-Wind
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Integrated CSP-PV hybrid solar power plant for two cities in Saudi Arabia
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Hybrid Solar and Wind Power Generation in Saudi Arabia
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Wind energy assessment and hybrid micro-grid
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Robust Multi-Objective Planning of Wind–Solar–Battery
The Vision of Saudi Arabia aims to revolutionise the country's energy mix by incorporating large-scale renewable resources into the grid. The solar radiance and good wind conditions of
A spatio-temporal decision-making model for solar, wind, and hybrid
Apr 1, To meet Saudi Arabia's Vision targets, 4.81 % and 4.74 % of land is recommended for PV and WT projects. Hybrid parks maximize solar and wind resources but
Decision-making model for wind, solar projects in Saudi Arabia
Jan 22, A group of researchers led by Saudi Arabia's King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) has developed a novel spatio-temporal decision-making model for the
Robust Multi-Objective Planning of Wind–Solar–Battery
The Vision of Saudi Arabia aims to revolutionise the country's energy mix by incorporating large-scale renewable resources into the grid. The solar radiance and good wind conditions of
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