Integrating sustainable energy strategy with the second development plan of Kuwait

Alsayegh, Osamah A.; Saker, Nathalie; Al-Qattan, Ayman

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2017.10.048

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“…A geographical subdivision based on homogeneous energy characteristics was carried out in many energy planning researches on specific areas [38], usually recalling administrative boundaries at the regional [39] or municipal level [40]. This change of scales did show pros and cons carefully considered by the authors.…”

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Solar Energy Data Analytics: PV Deployment and Land Use

Mancini

Nastasi

2020

Energies

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EU targets for sustainable development call for strong changes in the current energy systems as well as committed protection of environmental resources. This target conflicts if a policy is not going to promote the compatible solutions to both the issues. This is the case of the additional renewable energy sources to be exploited for increasing the share in the electricity mix and in the gross final energy consumption. Solar energy is, currently, the cheapest solution in Southern European Countries, like Italy. In this paper, thanks to the availability of three open databases provided by National Institutions, the authors compared the historic trends and policy scenarios for soil consumption, electricity consumption, and renewable electricity production to check correlations. The provincial scale was chosen as resolution of the analysis. The deviations from the policy scenarios was then addressed to identify the demand for policy recommendations and pathways to promote in order to achieve the target for renewable electricity share as well as the reduction in soli consumption trend in 2030. The role of renewables integrated in the existing contexts, such as building integrated photovoltaics, is considered a key driver for solving this issue.

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Solar Energy Data Analytics: PV Deployment and Land Use

Mancini

Nastasi

2020

Energies

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“…A geographical subdivision based on homogeneous energy characteristics has been carried out in many energy planning researches on specific areas (Arabatzis et al, 2017) (Kousksou et al, 2015), usually recalling the administrative boundaries at regional or municipal level (Tyralis et al, 2017) (Alsayegh et al, 2018), and reducing data complexity and dispersion .…”

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A GIS-based model to assess electric energy consumptions and usable renewable energy potential in Lazio region at municipality scale

Santoli

Mancini

Garcia

2019

Sustainable Cities and Society

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The ongoing energy transition processes need a rapprochement between the places of energy production and consumption with the aim of creating innovative and integrated territorial models. Consequentially, models and strategies for increasing the use of local and renewable energy sources (RES) play a key rule for enhancing energy independence and sustainability of the considered areas. The main objective of this study is to analyse the energy system of the Lazio Region in Italy, comparing electricity consumptions and production from renewable sources at municipality scale. In order to estimate the electricity consumptions and the local production by RES, the main sectors of electricity consumption together with the potential of the available RES for the electricity production have been analysed. The obtained results pinpointed the main critical aspects of the Lazio region, that are mainly focalized in the city of Rome and in the most densely inhabited municipalities. Furthermore, research outputs provide an overall framework on the regional RES potential and allowed the formulation of proposals aimed at overcoming the identified criticalities and increasing the share of electricity production from renewables. Finally, the research approach could be replicated in other areas, providing a useful process for decision makers and stakeholders.

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“…In 2016, Bahrain endorsed an energy-mix plan that seeks to improve electrical energy efficiency by 6% by 2025 and another 10% by 2035 [71]. Kuwait has its own plan to transform its power system into an alternative powerdependent country by producing 15% of total electricity consumption from renewable energy by 2035 with over 4.5 GW of capacity [71], [76].…”

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GCC Countries’ Renewable Energy Penetration and the Progress of Their Energy Sector Projects

Alharbi

Csala

2020

IEEE Access

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The member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are reliant on fossil fuels to generate electricity. Fossil fuels also represent the main source of economic income in the region. Climate change is closely associated with the use of fossil fuels, and it has become the main motivation driving the GCC countries to search for alternative solutions, such as renewable energy technologies, to eliminate their reliance on fossil fuels and the climate burden attached. The GCC countries have all adopted plans for economic development and diversification to be implemented over two decades. Such plans are strengthened by a framework for long-term planning, which includes a strategic commitment to pursue the development process in a sustainable manner. This research provides a comprehensive review and strict follow-up to shed light on the renewable energy projects implemented in the GCC region and critically discusses future prospects. The projects foreshadow the GCC countries' ability to comply with the future requirements and to spearhead the renewable energy transition towards a more sustainable and equitable future. The main findings of this research reveal that the GCC countries have achieved significant progress in the field of renewable energy deployment. The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are at the top of the list for global renewable energy projects, while Kuwait and Oman have also announced the progress of their projects and have honored their pledges. We find that Bahrain and Qatar need to exercise more transparency in regard to disclosing information about the developments of their renewable energy projects. Finally, although several promising renewable energy projects are underway or have been announced in the region, their completion should be accelerated, and more projects must be implemented to fully meet the decarbonization targets and climate constraints.

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Integrating sustainable energy strategy with the second development plan of Kuwait

Cited by 31 publications

References 26 publications

Solar Energy Data Analytics: PV Deployment and Land Use

Solar Energy Data Analytics: PV Deployment and Land Use

A GIS-based model to assess electric energy consumptions and usable renewable energy potential in Lazio region at municipality scale

GCC Countries’ Renewable Energy Penetration and the Progress of Their Energy Sector Projects

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