scholarly journals Solar Energy Potential Evaluation. Case of Study: M'Sila, an Algerian Province

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. 1501-1508
Author(s):  
Younes Kherbiche ◽  
Nabila Ihaddadene ◽  
Razika Ihaddadene ◽  
Feres Hadji ◽  
Jed Mohamed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Horizontal Surface ◽  
Solar Irradiation ◽  
Electricity Production ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Solar Power Plants ◽  
Total Solar Irradiation ◽  
One Year

Solar energy is the most important green energy source that may be used to address the problems caused by conventional energy sources. The research in this paper aims to evaluate the solar energy potential of M'Sila, an Algerian internal region, and to determine which technology, among those currently available on the market, is adequate for harnessing that potential for electricity production (PV and CSP). This assessment was based on data (daily temperature and daily solar irradiation) collected at M'Sila weather station for one year and from the NASA site for 34 years from 1984 to 2017. These data were treated with excel 2016 software to determine the total horizontal, diffuse and direct normal solar irradiation. During the study period, the total solar irradiation falling on a horizontal surface in M'Sila (GHI) was estimated to be 1.79 MWh/m2/year. The diffuse solar irradiation incident on a horizontal surface (DHI) and direct normal irradiation, respectively, were estimated to be 594.88 kWh/m2/year, 2117.93 kWh/m2/year. M'Sila is a favourable land for the installation of concentrating solar power plants and photovoltaic panels due to its significant potential energy. The parabolic trough system is recommended. While polycrystalline PV modules should be promoted and installed in M'Sila.

scholarly journals Improving the Efficiency of Solar Power Plants

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 480-497
Author(s):  
Dmitriy S. Strebkov ◽  
Yuriy Kh. Shogenov ◽  
Nikolay Yu. Bobovnikov
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Solar Radiation ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Horizontal Surface ◽  
Solar Power Plant ◽  
Utilization Factor ◽  
Working Surface ◽  
Solar Power Plants

Introduction. An urgent scientific problem is to increase the efficiency of using solar energy in solar power plants (SES). The purpose of the article is to study methods for increasing the efficiency of solar power plants. Materials and Methods. Solar power plants based on modules with a two-sided working surface are considered. Most modern solar power plants use solar modules. The reflection of solar radiation from the earth’s surface provides an increase in the production of electrical energy by 20% compared with modules with a working surface on one side. It is possible to increase the efficiency of using solar energy by increasing the annual production of electric energy through the creation of equal conditions for the use of solar energy by the front and back surfaces of bilateral solar modules. Results. The article presents a solar power plant on a horizontal surface with a vertical arrangement of bilateral solar modules, a solar power station with a deviation of bilateral solar modules from a vertical position, and a solar power plant on the southern slope of the hill with an angle β of the slope to the horizon. The formulas for calculating the sizes of the solar energy reflectors in the meridian direction, the width of the solar energy reflectors, and the angle of inclination of the solar modules to the horizontal surface are given. The results of computer simulation of the parameters of a solar power plant operating in the vicinity of Luxor (Egypt) are presented. Discussion and Conclusion. It is shown that the power generation within the power range of 1 kW takes a peak value for vertically oriented two-sided solar modules with horizontal reflectors of sunlight at the installed capacity utilization factor of 0.45. At the same time, when the solar radiation becomes parallel to the plane of vertical solar modules, there is a decrease in the output of electricity. The proposed design allows equalizing and increasing the output of electricity during the maximum period of solar radiation. Vertically oriented modules are reliable and easy to use while saving space between modules.

scholarly journals Optimal Solar Plant Site Identification Using GIS and Remote Sensing: Framework and Case Study

Energies ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 312
Author(s):  
Abdulaziz Alhammad ◽  
Qian (Chayn) Sun ◽  
Yaguang Tao
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Electricity Production ◽  
Solar Plant ◽  
Plant Site ◽  
Solar Power Plants ◽  
Total Study Area ◽  
Site Identification

Many countries have set a goal for a carbon neutral future, and the adoption of solar energy as an alternative energy source to fossil fuel is one of the major measures planned. Yet not all locations are equally suitable for solar energy generation. This is due to uneven solar radiation distribution as well as various environmental factors. A number of studies in the literature have used multicriteria decision analysis (MCDA) to determine the most suitable places to build solar power plants. To the best of our knowledge, no study has addressed the subject of optimal solar plant site identification for the Al-Qassim region, although developing renewable energy in Saudi Arabia has been put on the agenda. This paper developed a spatial MCDA framework catering to the characteristics of the Al-Qassim region. The framework adopts several tools used in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), such as Random Forest (RF) raster classification and model builder. The framework aims to ascertain the ideal sites for solar power plants in the Al-Qassim region in terms of the amount of potential photovoltaic electricity production (PVOUT) that could be produced from solar energy. For that, a combination of GIS and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) techniques were employed to determine five sub-criteria weights (Slope, Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI), proximity to roads, proximity to residential areas, proximity to powerlines) before performing spatial MCDA. The result showed that ‘the most suitable’ and ‘suitable’ areas for the establishment of solar plants are in the south and southwest of the region, representing about 17.53% of the study area. The ‘unsuitable’ areas account for about 10.17% of the total study area, which is mainly concentrated in the northern part. The rest of the region is further classified into ‘moderate’ and ‘restricted’ areas, which account for 46.42% and 25.88%, respectively. The most suitable area for potential solar energy, yields approximately 1905 Kwh/Kwp in terms of PVOUT. The proposed framework also has the potential to be applied to other regions nationally and internationally. This work contributes a reproducible GIS workflow for a low-cost but accurate adoption of a solar energy plan to achieve sustainable development goals.

Research on First Mini Solar Power Plants to Produce Electric Power on the South Serbia

2021 ◽  
pp. 1858-1868
Author(s):  
Mihailo Mitković ◽  
Jelena Đekić ◽  
Petar Mitković ◽  
Milica Igić
Keyword(s):  
Solar Radiation ◽  
Electric Power ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Global Radiation ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Horizontal Surface ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Solar Power Plants ◽  
The City

The solar radiation and energy potential in Serbia is 30% higher than in Central Europe, and the intensity of solar radiation is among the highest in Europe. Specifically suitable are the condition for usage of solar energy in southeast Serbia where the annual average of global radiation on a horizontal surface amounts to more than 4.2 kWh/m2 a day. This chapter discusses four photovoltaic solar power plants, two having been installed in the territory of the city of Leskovac and two in the Bosilegrad territory. The research is based on geographical location of solar power plants, orientation, and inclination of the panels in respect to the horizontal surface. All the processed solar power plants have the capacity 30-40 kW. The chapter is projection of two years of researching and measuring data on the initial investments in order reach profitability and investment return period. The solar power plants that have fitted angle of 33° (Fortuna) give higher production of electric power than in those panels that have angle inclination of 10° (Domit).

scholarly journals Trendline Assessment of Solar Energy Potential in Hungary and Current Scenario of Renewable Energy in the Visegrád Countries for Future Sustainability

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 5462
Author(s):  
Baibhaw Kumar ◽  
Gábor Szepesi ◽  
Zsolt Čonka ◽  
Michal Kolcun ◽  
Zsolt Péter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Energy Demand ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Free Access ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
The Status ◽  
Solar Power Plants ◽  
Visegrád Countries

This article aims to present some opportunities for improved solar energy utilization by raising the share of renewables in energy generation in the Visegrád Countries (Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary). The analysis is based on the status of the renewable energy targets in the member countries and their future possibilities. This paper derives input through a thorough investigation of independent data, government policies, European Commission reports, and other data available online with free access. The analysis is processed by focusing on Hungary, as a country with various possible facets of solar energy demand and supply in the region. The assessment methodology is in the context of a geographical map, technical regression analysis, temperature distribution profiles, and the relative trends of solar potential in Hungary. The country currently has ten solar power plants with more than 10 MWp, and five remarkable plants under 10 MWp capacity spread over Hungary. The analysis on geographical aspects clubbed with technical and solar affecting parameters was carried out to harvest the sustainable potential of solar energy in the region. This study attempts to establish a relationship between the current and future prospects of solar energy in Hungary as a nation, and as part of the Visegrád countries, based on assessment for a sustainable future.

Research on First Mini Solar Power Plants to Produce Electric Power on the South Serbia

2020 ◽  
pp. 280-290
Author(s):  
Mihailo Mitković ◽  
Jelena Đekić ◽  
Petar Mitković ◽  
Milica Igić
Keyword(s):  
Solar Radiation ◽  
Electric Power ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Global Radiation ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Horizontal Surface ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Solar Power Plants ◽  
The City

The solar radiation and energy potential in Serbia is 30% higher than in Central Europe, and the intensity of solar radiation is among the highest in Europe. Specifically suitable are the condition for usage of solar energy in southeast Serbia where the annual average of global radiation on a horizontal surface amounts to more than 4.2 kWh/m2 a day. This chapter discusses four photovoltaic solar power plants, two having been installed in the territory of the city of Leskovac and two in the Bosilegrad territory. The research is based on geographical location of solar power plants, orientation, and inclination of the panels in respect to the horizontal surface. All the processed solar power plants have the capacity 30-40 kW. The chapter is projection of two years of researching and measuring data on the initial investments in order reach profitability and investment return period. The solar power plants that have fitted angle of 33° (Fortuna) give higher production of electric power than in those panels that have angle inclination of 10° (Domit).

scholarly journals Methodical approach to the estimation of possible energy production by wind and solar power plants using weather station data

2019 ◽  
Vol 77 ◽  
pp. 02008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vladislav Shakirov
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Computer Program ◽  
Wind Power ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Central Zone ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Methodical Approach ◽  
Solar Power Plants

The expediency of using several sources of information on climate factors for estimating the potential of wind and solar energy is substantiated. Specific features of the methodology and developed software for estimating the generation of energy by wind power plants based on weather stations open access data are considered. The possibility of taking into account the results of aerodynamic modeling of the flow of the terrain by the wind flow is realized. The methodology is implemented in the form of a computer program called Wind-MCA. It includes a module for analyzing wind power potential, a module for analyzing wind turbines, an economic analysis module, and a multi-criteria analysis module. Specific features of the methodology and developed software for estimating the generation of energy by solar power plants based on data on the transparency of the atmosphere, temperature and cloudiness are considered. The technique is implemented in the form of a computer program called Sun-MCA. The estimation of the wind energy and solar energy potential of several settlements in the central zone of the Baikal region is carried out taking into account the climate change in the region.

scholarly journals Statistical Analysis Based Survey of Indian Renewable Energy Scenario

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 379-384
Author(s):  
Radhika Swarnkar ◽  
Harikrishnan R
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Solar Power Plants ◽  
Installed Capacity

Renewable energy is a solution for electricity generation for cleaner and green energy. The aim of this paper is to find the energy potential of India in terms of sources, per-capita energy consumption and the main potential consumers. Comparing consumption of fossil fuels and Renewable energy sources (RES) of India in 2019 and 2020 and finally to find whether there is any change in energy generation of two solar power plants in different geographical location of India with the help of independent t-test statistics. In this paper two statistical analysis are proposed. One is the statistical analysis of installed capacity, generation and consumption of fossil fuels and renewable energy in India. Other one is the statistical analysis of two solar power plants located at different geographical locations in India. From the statistical analysis it is found that, installed capacity of coal, RES and hydro is increased in 2020 as compared to 2019. Total demand in January 2020 is 2,77,140.33 MW whereas total installed capacity is 3,71,126 MW, this means that installed capacity is more but are not in running condition. From the statistical analysis of two independent solar power plants it is found that solar power plant-1 generates more energy but with high conversion loss hence poor efficiency.

scholarly journals Selection Strategy of Rational Zones for Installation of Photovoltaic Solar Panels in Algeria.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bouzid Aman
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Selection Strategy ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
The World ◽  
Solar Power Plants

Abstract This study concerns the first phase of the project to install solar panels in Algeria. The sites enjoy one of the most sunshine in the world, the Saharan region must be the spearhead in the development of energy which, moreover, with an abundant potential still under-exploited, photovoltaics constitute a formidable opportunity for the economic development of the region. In the perspective of a transition to "green energy" and in order to promote the emergence of solar energy in Algeria, a reflection on the development strategies of this energy must be combined with the strong challenges of the region, namely, the preservation of biodiversity, ecological continuities, as well as landscapes, the maintenance of agricultural land and forest areas and the fight against climate change. In this context, the contribution envisaged with this work is to contribute to the identification of a set of sites with high solar potential that can accommodate solar power plants.

scholarly journals INSTALLATION OF A ROOF SOLAR (PHOTOVOLTAIC) POWER PLANT FOR A COTTAGE COMPLEX OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS WITH A CAPACITY OF 401.21 kW•peak

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Leonov
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
General System ◽  
Electricity Production ◽  
Solar Photovoltaic ◽  
Solar Power Plants ◽  
Potential Use

The publication is devoted to alternative energy in the general system of electricity production, in particular, solar power plants. Prospects for the introduction of solar energy in households in Ukraine are studied. An assessment of the potential use of solar energy in Ukraine is given. The risks of investing in solar power plants are analyzed.

scholarly journals Kajian Potensi dan Efisiensi Energi Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Surya (PLTS) di Wilayah Pekanbaru

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (01) ◽  
pp. 19-25
Author(s):  
Meriani Meriani
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Energy Needs ◽  
Alternative Power ◽  
Solar Power Plants ◽  
D 12 ◽  
The Tropics ◽  
Energy Mapping

Indonesia is in the tropics has the potential of solar energy is very large about an average of 4.8 kWh / m2 / day or equivalent to 112,000 GWp, but which has been utilized only about 71.02 MWp of terintrkoneksi and off-grid therefore Solar energy to be an alternative The most widely developed and reliable. Solar power plants that have unlimited reserves and are environmentally friendly energy needs to be developed in accordance with the carrying capacity of Pekanbaru city which is included in the most potential irradiation zone that is five hours per day. This research studies the potential and efficiency of PLTS for the new weekend region in order to support the utilization of solar energy as an alternative power plant with the aim of obtaining the potential of electrical energy generated from the conversion of solar energy, obtaining the efficiency of solar energy conversion Pekanbaru region and Solar energy mapping in Pekanbaru region optimization Utilization of renewable energy potential in Pekanbaru City.Measurements are made on June 17, 2017 to 23 June 2017 and 06 July 2017 s / d 12 July 2017 at two locations namely Village Umban Sari district Rumbai and Simpang Baru Village District Tampan Kota. By using Monocrystalline type solar cell with Maximum Power 50 watt rate obtained efficiency result of 19.5% and energy peotensi equal to 85,462 Wh per day at first measurement point and 84,562 Wh per day at second point of measurement. For one house with 1200 VA power required approximately 15 Monocrystalline type solar cells with solar energy potential that can be generated by 1.275 Wh. Assuming 50% of the head of Pekanbaru city's population of approximately 250,000 households use solar energy, the potential of solar energy that can be utilized is 318 MWh. Suraya Energy can help approximately 25% of existing energy sources, namely PLTD, PLTA, and PLTU in the city of Pekanbaru.

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