Operational Performance Assessment of Rooftop PV Systems in the Maldives

Mohamed, Khalid; Shareef, Hussain; Nizam, Ibrahim; Esan, Ayodele Benjamin; Shareef, Abdulla

doi:10.1016/j.egyr.2024.02.014

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“…The economic analysis revealed a 4.3-year payback period with an 11% discount rate. Their study provided valuable insights into the feasibility and effectiveness of rooftop PV in the Maldives, paving the way for future solar energy projects in similar regions [42].…”

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“…Understanding these tariffs is essential for evaluating the economic aspects of the energy flow within the system. Surplus Energy = 39,557 kWh/year -33,630 kWh/year = 5927 kWh/Year (42) Surplus Energy Value = 5927 kWh × 0.050 SAR = 296 SAR/Year (43) Payback Period = 73,644 SAR + 54,625.75 SAR + (9302. symbiotic relationship between solar energy production and consumption, fostering a sustainable and economically viable energy ecosystem.…”

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“…The obtained figure gives the break-even point in the sale of energy. It is calculated according to the formula used by PVsyst to calculate LCOE [42]:…”

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A Study on the Techno-Economics Feasibility of a 19.38 KWp Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic System at Al-Abrar Mosque, Saudi Arabia

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This research paper presents a comprehensive study on the implementation of photovoltaic (PV) energy systems at Al-Abrar Mosque in Saudi Arabia. The primary objective was to explore optimal regional solar power strategies. By synergistically integrating technical evaluations of the PV system with economic analyses, including the payback period and levelized cost of energy (LCOE), alongside an investigation of net metering and net billing scenarios, we delineated a pathway toward achieving net zero billing for the mosque’s energy requirements. This study examined two scenarios: Scenario I involved net metering, while Scenario II explored net billing. Our theoretical and simulation results, derived from detailed analyses conducted using PVsyst software, unequivocally demonstrated the superiority of net metering for this specific application. With net metering, the mosque’s energy needs can be efficiently met using minimal infrastructure—comprising only 34 photovoltaic modules and a single inverter. In contrast, net billing requires significantly higher resource demands, underscoring the economic and spatial advantages of net metering. Additionally, the payback period for Scenario I is 7.9 years, while for Scenario II, it extends to 87 years. Through rigorous simulations, this study reaffirmed the practicality and feasibility of the net metering approach within the context of Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, our research provides actionable insights for implementing sustainable solutions at specific sites, such as the Al-Abrar Mosque, and contributes to advancing renewable energy knowledge in the region.

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