Review of best practices of solar electricity resources applications in selected Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries

Tsikalakis, Antonis G.; Tomtsi, Thomai K; Hatziargyriou, N.D.; Poullikkas, Andreas; Malamatenios, Ch.; Giakoumelos, E.; Jaouad, O. Cherkaoui; Chenak, A.; Fayek, Ajmayen; Matar, Thafar Abd; Yasin, Aysar

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2011.03.005

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“…Furthermore, other countries, notably Saudi Arabia, also have very significant programs under way. The expansion and development of the region's renewable energy resources are driven by a number of crucial factors: energy security enhancement; major energy demand growth due to population increases; urbanization and economic progress [19]. With high fossil fuel prices resulting in both steep bills for net oil-importing countries (NOIC) and opportunity costs for net oil-exporting countries (NOEC), renewable have become an increasingly attractive alternative to domestic electricity consumption.…”

Section: Middle East Renewable Energy Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Review of Middle East energy interconnection development

Zhang

Song

et al. 2017

J. Mod. Power Syst. Clean Energy

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In recent years, the Middle East region countries have experienced rapid population and economy growth, which has resulted in large increase of energy and power demand. Although the traditional fossil fuels remain the majority for supplying the domestic demand, additional generating capacity and fuel supply are necessary according to current situation and future demand forecast. The renewable energy provides an alternative resource for satisfying demand, especially in this region with high potential of solar and wind energy. Besides the development of renewable energy, interconnected electricity networks also enable the cross-border power exchange to fulfil electricity demand. Many Middle East countries have already started developing renewable energy and reforming the national power sector for regional electricity integration. However, none of them has already implemented their targets and the challenges are still huge. This study reviews current conditions of electricity and energy interconnection development, and analyzes the process of regional electricity network integration and national power sector reforms and provides suggestion for regions' plan. Finally, the technology developments for future power grid interconnection and renewable energy integration are also reviewed.

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Section: Middle East Renewable Energy Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Review of Middle East energy interconnection development

Zhang

Song

et al. 2017

J. Mod. Power Syst. Clean Energy

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“…Table 3 shows monthly average radiation on the horizontal surface which has obtained from Egyptian Metrological Authority for El-Minia site, Egypt. El-Minia and Upper Egypt region have an average daily direct insolation between 7.7 and 8.3 kWh/m²/day [1,24]. It is clear from the Table 3 that solar energy in this region is very high during summer months, where it exceeds 8 kWh/m 2 /day, while the lowest average intensity is during December with a value of 3.69 kWh/m 2 /day and the actual sunshine duration is about 11 h/day.…”

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A Comparative Study for Optimum Design of Grid Connected PV System based on Actual System Specifications

Hassan¹,

Elbaset²

2015

IJCA

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This paper presents a comparative study using new approach for optimum design of rooftop grid connected PV system installation on an institutional building at Minia University, Egypt. The new approach demonstrated in this paper based on optimal configuration of PV modules along with inverters according to not only MPP voltage range but also maximum DC input currents of the inverter. Five different brands of commercially available PV modules and inverters have been conducted in this study. Many different configurations of rooftop grid connected PV systems have been investigated and a comparative study among these configurations has been carried out taking into account PV modules and inverters specifications. Energy production aptitudes, cost of energy, simple payback time and GHG emissions have been appraised for each configuration using proposed MATLAB computer approach. Simulation results show that, annual energy production of about 258.8 MWh, COE of about 0.5482 $/kWh, payback period equal 6.95 years and total annual GHG emissions reduction of about 180.9 tons.

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“…Accelerated demographic and economic growth [2], modifications in energy usage as a result of climate change [3], and rising demands for rural electrification in many Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries [4] have dramatically increased the energy demands of the Mediterranean region, a trend that is set to continue. Consequently, problems concerning the security of energy supply, and the impact of global warming and ocean acidification as a result of CO 2 emissions, have stimulated research and development into environmentally sustainable energy.…”

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“…This drive is reflected in the Horizons 2020 EU Renewables Directive (2009/28/EC), with member states required to obtain 20% of their energy consumption from renewable energy sources by 2020 [5]. Non-EU Mediterranean countries have also recognized the need to decrease reliance on hydrocarbons and most have adopted similar policies [4].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Expected Effects of Offshore Wind Farms on Mediterranean Marine Life

Bray

Reizopoulou

Voukouvalas

et al. 2016

JMSE

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Current climate policy and issues of energy security mean wind farms are being built at an increasing rate to meet energy demand. As wind farm development is very likely in the Mediterranean Sea, we provide an assessment of the offshore wind potential and identify expected biological effects of such developments in the region. We break new ground here by identifying potential offshore wind farm (OWF) "hotspots" in the Mediterranean. Using lessons learned in Northern Europe, and small-scale experiments in the Mediterranean, we identify sensitive species and habitats that will likely be influenced by OWFs in both these hotspot areas and at a basin level. This information will be valuable to guide policy governing OWF development and will inform the industry as and when environmental impact assessments are required for the Mediterranean Sea.

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Review of best practices of solar electricity resources applications in selected Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries

Cited by 93 publications

References 5 publications

Review of Middle East energy interconnection development

Review of Middle East energy interconnection development

A Comparative Study for Optimum Design of Grid Connected PV System based on Actual System Specifications

Expected Effects of Offshore Wind Farms on Mediterranean Marine Life

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