The costs and benefits of large-scale solar photovoltaic power production in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

2011 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 789-796 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Harder ◽  
Jacqueline MacDonald Gibson
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Power Production ◽  
Abu Dhabi ◽  
Solar Photovoltaic ◽  
Costs And Benefits ◽  
Photovoltaic Power

Large-scale optimal integration of wind and solar photovoltaic power in water-energy systems on islands

2021 ◽  
Vol 235 ◽  
pp. 113982
Author(s):  
Pedro Cabrera ◽  
José Antonio Carta ◽  
Henrik Lund ◽  
Jakob Zinck Thellufsen
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Solar Photovoltaic ◽  
Photovoltaic Power ◽  
Optimal Integration

scholarly journals Economic feasibility of developing large scale solar photovoltaic power plants in Spain

2019 ◽  
Vol 122 ◽  
pp. 02004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Javier Menéndez ◽  
Jorge Loredo
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Economic Feasibility ◽  
Solar Irradiation ◽  
Solar Photovoltaic ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Photovoltaic Energy ◽  
Profitability Analysis ◽  
Photovoltaic Power

In 2017, electricity generation from renewable sources contributed more than one quarter (30.7%) to total EU-28 gross electricity consumption. Wind power is for the first time the most important source, followed closely by hydro power. The growth in electricity from photovoltaic energy has been dramatic, rising from just 3.8 TWh in 2007, reaching a level of 119.5 TWh in 2017. Over this period, the contribution of photovoltaic energy to all electricity generated in the EU-28 from renewable energy sources increased from 0.7% to 12.3%. During this period the investment cost of a photovoltaic power plant has decreased considerably. Fundamentally, the cost of solar panels and inverters has decreased by more than 50%. The solar photovoltaic energy potential depends on two parameters: global solar irradiation and photovoltaic panel efficiency. The average solar irradiation in Spain is 1,600 kWh m-2. This paper analyzes the economic feasibility of developing large scale solar photovoltaic power plants in Spain. Equivalent hours between 800-1,800 h year-1 and output power between 100-400 MW have been considered. The profitability analysis has been carried out considering different prices of the electricity produced in the daily market (50-60 € MWh-1). Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) were estimated for all scenarios analyzed. A solar PV power plant with 400 MW of power and 1,800 h year-1, reaches a NPV of 196 M€ and the IRR is 11.01%.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTS OF CELL TEMPERATURE ON THE PREDICTABILITY OF THE SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PRODUCTION

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 208-219
Author(s):  
Sameer Al-Dahidi ◽  
Salah Al-Nazer ◽  
Osama Ayadi ◽  
Shuruq Shawish ◽  
Nahed Omran
Keyword(s):  
Power Production ◽  
Solar Photovoltaic ◽  
Cell Temperature ◽  
Photovoltaic Power

scholarly journals A Case Study on Curtailed Tidal Hydrodynamic Modeling along UAE Coast

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Balaji
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Model ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Numerical Scheme ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Water Levels ◽  
Abu Dhabi ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
Large Scale Model ◽  
Modeling Software ◽  
Model Setup

A curtailed numerical model has been developed to assess the tidal hydrodynamics of entrance of a navigational channel in Abu Dhabi coast, United Arab Emirates. The curtailed model is developed using a finite element based numerical scheme, RMA2 (Donnell et al., 2006). The boundary conditions for the model were extracted from a large scale numerical model covering entire Abu Dhabi coast, developed using TELEMAC (Hervouet, 2000) modeling software. The hydrodynamic results of the curtailed model are validated with that of large scale model. The comparisons of water levels and current velocities obtained from the two models are found to be in agreement, demonstrating the efficiency and accuracy of the curtailed numerical model. The features of the tidal current pattern in the vicinity of the entrance of the navigational channel are also discussed. The details of the numerical scheme, model setup and methodology are presented and discussed in this paper.

scholarly journals Investigation of Structural Voltage Stability in Tunisian Distribution Networks Integrating Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (13) ◽  
pp. 2050259
Author(s):  
Abdelaziz Salah Saidi
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Voltage Stability ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Differential Algebraic Equations ◽  
Load Flow ◽  
Transmission Network ◽  
Solar Photovoltaic ◽  
Dynamic Component ◽  
Photovoltaic Power

This research shows a structural voltage stability analysis of a distribution network incorporating large-scale solar photovoltaic power plant. Detailed modeling of the transmission network and photovoltaic systems is presented and a differential-algebraic equations model is developed. The resulting system state and load-flow Jacobian matrix are reorganized according to the type of the bus system in place of the standard injected complex power equations arrangement. The interactions among system buses for loading tests and solar photovoltaic power penetration are structurally scrutinized. Two-bus bifurcations are revealed to be a predecessor to system voltage collapse. The investigation is carried out by using bifurcation diagrams of photovoltaic generation margin, load-flow analysis, short-circuits, photovoltaic farm disconnections and loading conditions. Furthermore, evaluation of voltage stability reveals that the dynamic component of the voltage strongly depends on fault short-circuit capacity of the power system at the bus, where, the solar system is integrated. The overall result, which encompasses the views from the presented transmission network integration studies, is a positive outcome for future grid integration of solar photovoltaic in the Tunisian system. Tunisia’s utilities policies on integration of solar photovoltaic in distribution network is expected to benefit from the results of the presented study. Moreover, given the huge potential and need for solar photovoltaic penetration into the transmission network, the presented comprehensive analysis will be a valuable guide for evaluating and improving the performances of national transmission networks of other countries too.

Research on Lightning Monitoring System of Solar Photovoltaic Power Generation System

2011 ◽  
Vol 366 ◽  
pp. 117-120
Author(s):  
Shao Bo Li ◽  
Wei Ping Luo
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Solar Photovoltaic ◽  
System Study ◽  
Generation System ◽  
Solar Power Generation ◽  
Photovoltaic Power ◽  
Power Generation Equipment ◽  
Power Generation System

Solar power system for its stable and reliable, easy to install, operate and maintain simple, has been more and more widely used. In the large-scale use of solar power generation equipment at the same time, due to its characteristics of the reasons for the installation of equipment from lightning over-voltage and increase the probability of damage, seriously endangering the safety of solar power generation system. Study of the solar system lightning delay.

scholarly journals The role and value of nurses in care provision: Views and expectations of Emirati Nationals in the western region of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharon M. Brownie ◽  
Rachel C. Rossiter ◽  
Abeer Omar Hamad ◽  
Salah Aqtash
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Health Service ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Abu Dhabi ◽  
Service Development ◽  
Healthcare Team ◽  
Western Region ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Nursing Services

Background: Reliable health user information is needed to effectively organize nursing services and deliver quality patientcentered care. Nurse leaders of Al Gharbia Health Services (AGHS) noted that although budget data and general workforce information were readily available, detailed information about patient experiences, views, and expectations was lacking.Objective: This study aimed to obtain preliminary data regarding health and nursing service expectations of Emirati nationals in the remote western region of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).Methods: This study used qualitative descriptive methodology. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a sample of Emirati families who had recently accessed AGHS. Interviews focused on service user understanding and expectations of the role of nurses, nursing services, and the health service overall.Results: Emirati nationals’ views and expectations regarding nurses’ role and function in the healthcare team were highlighted. Participants’ expectations and the attributes they valued were distributed across two distinct areas: clinical competence and the “softer” skills of compassion, caring, and respect.Conclusions: These findings facilitate understanding of the expectations of Emirati health service users. Importantly, the results counter regional perceptions of nursing under-valued as a servant role across the UAE and broader Gulf Cooperation Council region. The findings may inform a range of activities including: a large-scale survey regarding the views and expectations of Emirati health service users; pre-service nursing education and nursing in service development; and the recruitment of Emirati nationals to the nursing profession. Further investigation regarding perceptions and valuing of nursing within the Emirati community is warranted.

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