Journal of Advanced Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(1), P. 23 - 31
Published: June 22, 2024
Off-grid
solar
power
systems
are
becoming
a
more
and
practical
option
for
residential
buildings
looking
to
be
environmentally
friendly
achieve
energy
independence.
This
research
offers
summary
of
an
off-grid
system
design
specifically
Kastamonu
home.
The
study
investigates
the
significance
using
sustainable
dependable
source
electricity,
with
emphasis
on
particular
geographic
meteorological
circumstances
province.
A
creating
is
designed
in
this
consideration
weather
radiation
order
suit
unique
requirements
house
Kastamonu.
It
has
been
observed
that
37.7%
annual
consumption
selected
can
covered
by
amortize
itself
7.8
years.
In
general,
signifies
revolutionary
turn
towards
methods,
enabling
homeowners
welcome
greener,
self-sufficient
future.
Processes,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 164 - 164
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
Large-scale
renewable
energy
plants
such
as
solar
photovoltaic
(PV)
farms
are
vital
to
the
global
transition
a
green
economy.
They
reduce
greenhouse
gas
emissions,
mitigate
climate
change,
and
promote
sustainable
resilient
energy.
However,
large-scale
PV
need
adequate
planning
site
selection
for
optimal
performance.
This
study
presents
geographic
information
system
(GIS)-based
multi-criteria
decision-making
(MCDM)
framework
utilizing
analytic
hierarchy
process
(AHP)
identify
sites
utility-scale
in
Ikorodu,
Lagos
State,
Nigeria.
By
integrating
critical
environmental,
technical,
economic,
social
factors,
model
evaluates
land
suitability
projects
across
area.
The
finding
indicates
that
68.77%
of
is
unsuitable
development,
with
only
17.78%
classified
highly
suitable
12.67%
moderately
suitable.
Marginally
most
appropriate
areas
minimal,
at
0.73%
0.04%,
respectively.
provides
replicable
approach
stakeholders
policymakers
aiming
implement
solutions,
aligning
national
targets.
Future
research
could
integrate
dynamic
factors
community
engagement,
use
changes,
evolving
environmental
policies
enhance
models.
offers
valuable
insights
into
contributes
advancing
Nigeria’s
systems.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
Abstract
As
the
global
market
for
renewable
energy
solutions
expands,
geospatial
analysis
is
becoming
crucial
optimizing
solar
potential.
The
current
study
assesses
suitability
of
installing
PV
system
in
Mardan,
Peshawar,
and
Nowshera
districts
Pakistan
using
a
multi-criteria
decision-making
(MCDM)
approach.
Analysis
different
parameters,
such
as
topography,
land
use
cover
(LULC),
radiation
surface
temperature
(LST),
were
performed
to
find
appropriate
locations
their
respective
regions.
employed
binary
classification
weighted
overlay
methods
detect
patterns
spatial
suitability.
Peshawar
showed
maximum
ability
with
859.8
km²
categorized
favorable
projected
annual
power
output
capacity
67.77
trillion
kWh
decrease
CO₂
emission
2.78
billion
metric
tons.
Mardan
closely
followed
suitable
area
828.4
generation
39.74
kWh/year
reduction
emissions
by
1.63
has
an
503.0
km²,
670.06
kWh,
27.46
million
These
results
underline
importance
combining
meteorological
data
accurate
planning
systems.
By
highlighting
location-specific
features,
including
topography
irradiance
illustrates
tailoring
outputs
environmental
impacts
local
contexts.
insights
help
guide
policymakers
driving
projects,
support
Pakistan’s
sustainable
development
climate
targets.
