Design of high temperature solar energy system in Saudi Arabia

Is thermal energy storage based air conditioning system feasible in Saudi Arabia?

To control the energy demand, Hasnain and Alabbadi (Hasnain and Alabbadi 2000) developed an effective approach by integrating thermal energy storage (TES) with a traditional air conditioning system. Furthermore, an economic analysis was also conducted to understand the feasibility of TES based air conditioning system in Saudi Arabia.

What are the current solar projects in Saudi Arabia?

The current projects in Saudi Arabia have been launched with very limited or outdated measured solar resource data, relying instead on data estimated from satellite-based observations of the atmosphere.

How does humidity affect solar panels in Saudi Arabia?

The high summer temperature in Saudi Arabia is very often associated with very high humidity along the east and west coasts. Humidity affects solar PV in ways comparable to dust accumulation. Water vapor particles might reduce the irradiance level of sunlight that is required for PV panels to reach high efficiency.

What is the solar photovoltaic capacity in Saudi Arabia?

As of 2013, the total installed capacity of solar photovoltaic capacity in Saudi Arabia reached 7 MW ( Bryden et al., 2013 ).

Is photovoltaic a good alternative energy source for Saudi Arabia?

Energy from photovoltaic (PV) could be an obvious excellent alternative energy source for Saudi Arabia since it is sunny and has one of the highest direct normal irradiation (DNI) resources in the world.

Which solar district cooling system is best for Riyadh weather conditions?

The solar district cooling system with a two-stage lithium bromide absorption chiller led by PTC achieved higher efficiency at Riyadh weather conditions with a lower overall cost (30% lower) than that of single stage single-stage lithium bromide absorption chiller driven by ETC.