Energies,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
17(21), С. 5300 - 5300
Опубликована: Окт. 25, 2024
Floating
photovoltaic
systems
(FPVSs)
are
gaining
popularity,
especially
in
countries
with
high
population
density
and
abundant
solar
energy
resources.
FPVSs
provide
a
variety
of
advantages,
particularly
situations
where
land
is
limited.
Therefore,
the
main
objective
study
to
evaluate
potential
investigate
techno-economic
perspective
at
15
water
reservoirs
Northern
Cyprus
for
first
time.
Due
radiation
variations,
power
generation
uncertain;
therefore,
precise
characterization
required
manage
grid
effectively.
In
this
paper,
four
distribution
functions
(Johnson
SB,
pert,
Phased
Bi-Weibull,
Kumaraswamy)
newly
introduced
analyze
characteristics
irradiation,
expressed
by
global
horizontal
irradiation
(GHI),
selected
sites.
These
compared
common
assess
their
suitability.
The
results
demonstrated
that
proposed
functions,
exception
outperform
regarding
fitting
GHI
distribution.
Moreover,
work
aims
effects
floating
on
evaporation
rates
reservoirs.
To
aim,
five
methods
were
used
estimate
rate
based
weather
data.
Different
scenarios
covering
reservoir’s
surface
an
FPVS
studied
discussed.
findings
showed
annual
savings
100%
coverage
can
reach
6.21
×
105
m3
0
without
PV
panels.
Finally,
technical
economic
assessment
various
scales,
assemblies,
technologies
was
conducted
determine
optimal
system.
revealed
structure
(North
orientation-tilt
6°)
bifacial
panels
produced
maximum
performance
Consequently,
it
observed
percentage
reduction
electricity
production
from
fossil
fuel
be
varied
10.19%
47.21%
75%
FPV
occupancy.
Processes,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13(1), С. 164 - 164
Опубликована: Янв. 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.
Energies,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
17(22), С. 5792 - 5792
Опубликована: Ноя. 20, 2024
Remote
agricultural
regions
in
desert
areas,
such
as
Ghardaïa
southern
Algeria,
face
significant
challenges
energy
supply
due
to
their
isolated
locations
and
harsh
climatic
conditions.
Harnessing
solar
through
photovoltaic
(PV)
systems
offers
a
sustainable
solution
these
needs.
This
study
aims
identify
suitable
areas
for
PV
power
installations
Ghardaïa,
utilizing
geographic
information
system
(GIS)
combined
with
the
fuzzy
analytical
hierarchy
process
(AHP).
Various
environmental,
economic,
technical
factors,
radiation,
land
use,
proximity
infrastructure,
are
incorporated
into
analysis
create
multi-criteria
decision-making
framework.
The
integration
of
logic
AHP
enables
more
flexible
evaluation
factors.
results
revealed
presence
ideal
installing
stations,
346,673.30
hectares
identified
highly
suitable,
977,606.84
very
937,385.97
suitable.
These
characterized
by
high
levels
radiation
infrastructure
availability,
contributing
reduced
implementation
costs
facilitating
logistical
operations.
Additionally,
enhances
efficiency
electricity
delivery
farmers.
emphasizes
need
well-considered
strategic
planning
achieve
development
remote
rural
areas.
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 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.
