Analytical Study of Power Generation by Photovoltaic System for Al-Riyadh and Al-Jubail Regions in Saudi Arabia

Ghormallah S. Alzahrani¹ and Ahmed M. Nahhas^2,

¹Department of Engineering Affairs, General Directorate of Civil Defense, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

²Department of Electrical Engineering, Umm Al Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

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Ghormallah S. Alzahrani and Ahmed M. Nahhas. Analytical Study of Power Generation by Photovoltaic System for Al-Riyadh and Al-Jubail Regions in Saudi Arabia. American Journal of Energy Research. 2021; 9(1):45-55. doi: 10.12691/ajer-9-1-5

Abstract

This paper presents an analytical study of photovoltaic (PV) power generation of two regions in Saudi Arabia. Renewable energy resources have recently been acknowledged as a vital component of global economic stability, particularly in countries like Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is a vibrant country that is experiencing significant population increase, which has resulted in high electricity usage. Because of the strong solar radiation, huge rainless area, and lengthy sunlight, Saudi Arabia has a bright future in terms of using solar energy more broadly. As a result, the Saudi Arabian government has invested billions of dollars in large-scale renewable and sustainable energy projects around the country, backed by strong funding. Saudi Arabia wants to boost solar power output to meet a large amount of the country's prospective energy needs. Various installations and research projects are currently being carried out throughout the kingdom to meet its solar power ambitions. As a result, it is critical to keep up with the latest developments in the solar business in the country. Development and Research (R&D). In this work a simulation (PVsyst 7.1) software program to simulate the installation of PV cells on two regions of Saudi Arabia including Al-Al-Riyadh and Al-Jubail regions. Also, the possibility of using the tracker system to track the sunshine and generate more power from PV systems is discussed. This paper presents, however, is a partnership and it intends to examine the existing state, growth, potential, resources, sustainability performance, and prospects of renewable energy in Saudi Arabia in accordance with Saudi Vision 2030.

Keywords:
PV solar cells renewable Saudi Arabia

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