Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Economic Viability and Environmental Benefits of Integrating Solar Photovoltaics in Public Community Buildings. |
| Authors: |
Alhazmi, Mohannad, Alfadda, Abdullah, Alfakhri, Abdullah |
| Source: |
Energies (19961073); Feb2025, Vol. 18 Issue 3, p705, 19p |
| Subject Terms: |
GREENHOUSE gases, PHOTOVOLTAIC power systems, ELECTRIC power production, RENEWABLE energy sources, SOLAR energy |
| Abstract: |
Saudi Arabia relies heavily on fossil fuels for electricity generation, leading to significant environmental challenges, including high levels of greenhouse gas emissions. This study evaluates the environmental and financial impacts of integrating solar PV systems in public buildings, specifically mosques and schools, in the central region of Saudi Arabia. Using machine learning-based forecasting, we analyzed power consumption and solar generation patterns. The results show that the integration of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems could lead to a reduction of 1.02 million tons of CO2 emissions annually and a 48% decrease in net present cost. These findings highlight the potential of solar PV to mitigate environmental harm while offering financial benefits in alignment with Saudi Arabia's renewable energy objectives [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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