Techno-economic feasibility study of Solar Water Heating system in Libya

Rajab, Zakariya; Zuhier, Mohammad; Khalil, Ashraf; El-Faitouri, Abdulhafed S.

doi:10.1109/irec.2017.7926018

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“…Libya has great potential for solar energy. In the coastal regions of the country, the daily average of solar radiation on a horizontal plane is up to 7.1 kWh/m 2 /day, while radiation is 8.1 kWh/m 2 /day in the southern region [27]. There is an average sunshine duration of about 3400 h per year.…”

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A Novel Approach for the Selection of Power-Generation Technology Using a Linguistic Neutrosophic CODAS Method: A Case Study in Libya

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Rapid increases in energy demand and international drive to reduce carbon emissions from fossil fuels have led many oil-rich countries to diversify their energy portfolio and resources. Libya is one of these countries, and it has recently become interested in utilizing its renewable-energy resources in order to reduce financial and energy dependency on oil reserves. This paper introduces an original multicriteria decision-making Pairwise-CODAS model in which the modification of the CODAS method was made using Linguistic Neutrosophic Numbers (LNN). The paper also suggests a new LNN Pairwise (LNN PW) model for determining the weight coefficients of the criteria developed by the authors. By integrating these models with linguistic neutrosophic numbers, it was shown that it is possible to a significant extent to eliminate subjective qualitative assessments and assumptions by decision makers in complex decision-making conditions. The LNN PW-CODAS model was tested and validated in a case study of the selection of optimal Power-Generation Technology (PGT) in Libya. Testing of the model showed that the proposed model based on linguistic neutrosophic numbers provides objective expert evaluation by eliminating subjective assessments when determining the numerical values of criteria. A sensitivity analysis of the LNN PW-CODAS model, carried out through 68 scenarios of changes in the weight coefficients, showed a high degree of stability of the solutions obtained in the ranking of the alternatives. The results were validated by comparison with LNN extensions of four multicriteria decision-making models.

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A Novel Approach for the Selection of Power-Generation Technology Using a Linguistic Neutrosophic CODAS Method: A Case Study in Libya

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“…7 [2] [6]. And the average solar radiation is approximately 7.5 KWh/m 2 /day [15]. To sum up, solar radiation (Monthly) in some Libyan cities can be seen in Fig.…”

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An Assessment of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) Potential in Libya: An Overview”

Asharaa¹

2020

Proceedings of the Proceedings of the 1st International Multi-Disciplinary Conference Theme: Sustainable Development and Smart

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This paper presents Libyan Renewable Energy Sources (LRES), as Libya relies heavily on conventional energy resources (CER) to fulfil its energy requirements, and these resources are still being used to cover the country's regularly increasing energy needs. Moreover, a mostly Libyan rural area has a quite remote location from the national electrical grid. In the past, (security and political were better), there was trying to solve this problem by focusing more on RES besides CER. Libya has enough potential and is a well-known market for RES, and it is time to invest in renewables. However, there is still a large gap between generating power and the required energy. The aim is to demonstrate the current RE potential in Libya in general, the techniques which have been used so far and compare current and future barriers. Finally, there will be some recommendations that show how Libya may change the current scenario of its energy sector by using the available RES. Admittedly, it is so challenging to develop and improve the GECOL from using CER to RES, if the country is still suffering from a civil war, instability in general.

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“…In Libya, solar water heater with a capacity ranging from 200 to 300 liters can provide over 75% of the hot water demand for family of 3 to 7 persons. [47] conducted techno-economic feasibility study of using solar water heaters instead of commonly used electric water heaters in Benghazi city. The feasibility study was investigated by using RETScreen simulation software.…”

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Review on solar water heating in Libya

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Rohuma

Endya

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This review paper aims to provide a comprehensive review of the history and the best practices of solar water heaters in Libya. Although Libya is blessed with high solar potential, there is no widespread implementation of this technology due to many reasons such as: the cheap price of both electricity and electric water heaters, lack of clear and systematic policy, and lack of environmental awareness. Th Center for Solar Energy Research and Studies (CSERS) has given attention to this technology since its establishment in 1978, and the solar water heating system field test project is one of the research projects in the Center. Th paper has shown that there was no attention paid to this technology and even to renewable energy in general in the previous years. However, preliminary information clearly shows the importance of continuing research in this field. Numerous valuable information on solar water heating systems from the literature was dedicated and made available for researchers and decision-makers. The studies conducted in this fild for Libya are arranged in this review on the basis of the topic studied: performance evaluation, optimization, on-site measurements and policies and strategies. One of the most important results retrieved from these studies shows that the daily quantity of hot water withdrawn per capita at 45 °C is estimated at around 60 liters. The estimated annual amount of energy consumed for water heating per person is 510 kWh. For an average Libyan family of six persons, the annual amount of energy consumed per dwelling is estimated at about 3060 kWh. The review also presented the history of solar water heaters implementation, manufacturing, and testing facilities for quality control in Libya. The study calls upon the Libyan decision-makers to take their responsibility and put an urgent action plan to help the widespread implementation of solar water heaters in the residential, services, and industrial sectors. Such a plan will surely alleviate the ever-increasing demand for electricity, save fossil fuel reserves and mitigate GHG emissions.

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Techno-economic feasibility study of Solar Water Heating system in Libya

Cited by 17 publications

References 7 publications

A Novel Approach for the Selection of Power-Generation Technology Using a Linguistic Neutrosophic CODAS Method: A Case Study in Libya

A Novel Approach for the Selection of Power-Generation Technology Using a Linguistic Neutrosophic CODAS Method: A Case Study in Libya

An Assessment of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) Potential in Libya: An Overview”

Review on solar water heating in Libya

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