Riyadh Industrial and Commercial Photovoltaic Energy Storage Requirements

Does Saudi Arabia need a photovoltaic energy system?

Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Middle East with huge solar energy resources but has achieved minimal adoption of photovoltaic energy systems (PV). This study investigates the potential of PV systems to address pressing challenges, including water scarcity and agricultural unemployment.

Can PV systems reduce energy bills in Saudi Arabia?

The residents of Saudi Arabia can use PV systems in agricultural and commercial applications to reduce their energy bills. One of the main economic activities where PV systems can help in reducing energy bills is agriculture where most of the work performed is during sun hours.

How much does a solar PV system cost in Saudi Arabia?

Simulations have been performed to see the feasibility for residential customers in Saudi Arabia with the grid sale price of 1.87 cents USD/kWh to the grid. The cost of a large-scale PV system reported in recently published articles is around 760 USD/kW (Zubair and Bilal Awan 2021).

Are solar energy systems economically feasible in Saudi Arabia?

These methods are economically feasible. By employing PV energy systems in these methods of agriculture Saudi Arabia can achieve sustainability in food, water, and energy. These modern agricultural methods will create jobs for locals in rural and urban areas.

Can small-scale PV energy systems provide low-risk passive income in Saudi Arabia?

Small-scale PV energy systems of a few megawatts, distributed across the country can provide the people of Saudi Arabia with a low-risk passive income with loans at lower interest rates and reasonable rate of buyback energy from the government (Basu et al. 2022; Panapakidis, Koltsaklis, and Christoforidis 2021).

Does Saudi Arabia need a solar education system?

A review of Universities and Institutes show that the focus of the Saudi Arabian education system is not enough to cater to large-scale PV systems deployment, especially in the residential and commercial sector. Institutes of diplomas and bachelor’s should offer renewable energy systems with a focus on solar energy.