Developing Applicable Scenarios to Install and Utilize Solar Panels in the Houses of Abu Dhabi City

Abstract

This study examines the utilization of solar panels in the houses of Abu Dhabi city. A presentation of applicable solar power scenarios is displayed on a global scale. Furthermore, solar power applications in Abu Dhabi city are briefly demonstrated. In light of the depleting state of oil-backed energy sources, this study further investigates the social acceptance of homeowners in Abu Dhabi to install solar panels in their private houses, and identifies the main reason and the optimal scenario to achieve it. Importantly, this research solidifies the objectives with a related survey that was sent to 216 interested individuals residing locally in Abu Dhabi city, over a time period of 2 months. The survey, in the main, presents four scenarios that could stimulate interested individuals to change to the use of independent solar power systems in their houses. The results are displayed in detail to show the different opinions of homeowners in the city of Abu Dhabi, and an in-depth discussion follows afterwards, proving a high interest in solar power. The results of the survey emphasize that the most preferred scenario is to have authoritative financial support in the process of solar panel implantation. The conclusion confirms that the rising social acceptance status along with the elected scenario could stimulate the possession and utilization of solar panels in private villas and houses in Abu Dhabi city.

Assessing the Potential of Qatari House Roofs for Solar Panel Installations: A Feasibility Survey

“…In order to effectively facilitate the implementation of the six drivers for solar panel deployment in Qatar, it is essential to carry out a field survey aimed at evaluating the viability of installing solar panels on different types of residential buildings. This survey will provide valuable insights to homeowners and decision-makers, enabling them to develop suitable scenarios for the installation and effective utilization of solar panels on domestic roofs in Qatar [30].…”