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.
Solar Energy and Sustainable Development,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14(1), С. 42 - 55
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Since
Libya
is
one
of
the
nations
that
ratified
Paris
Agreement,
this
research
an
attempt
to
meet
its
commitment
international
community
lessen
environmental
degradation
and
impact
greenhouse
gas
emissions
on
ecosystems.
Thus,
purpose
study
compute
costs
harm
brought
by
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
as
well
estimate
quantity
CO2
from
Libya's
electric
power
plants.
This
differs
others
because
it
grounded
in
real
data
collected
at
pollution
monitoring
stations
unit
performance
control
systems
Additionally,
covers
all
fuel
types
used,
including
natural
gas,
steam,
combined
cycles,
generation
technologies.
It
was
discovered
emission
factor
roughly
0.857
kgCO2/kWh.
The
outcomes
were
compared
lists
released
agencies
like
EPA
IPCC,
UNFCCC's
standard
for
assessing
system's
technical
performance.
study's
approach
evaluating
helps
foster
competition
energy
sector
favor
renewable
alternative
sources.
calculated
annual
damage
producing
electricity
$2.184
billion.
offered
a
few
alternatives
allocating
sum
clean,
technology.
can
be
viewed
road
map
switch
sustainable
clean
production.
Solar Energy and Sustainable Development,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(2), С. 204 - 229
Опубликована: Авг. 31, 2024
This
research
investigates
the
economic
optimization
of
grid-connected
photovoltaic
(PV)
solar
systems
through
a
case
study
at
SULFO
Industry,
specifically
its
soap
manufacturing
department.
It
addresses
urgent
need
for
sustainable
energy
solutions
in
industrial
settings
to
cut
greenhouse
gas
emissions
and
achieve
financial
savings,
focusing
on
high
consumption
issues.
The
aims
optimize
usage,
efficiency,
environmental
sustainability
by
integrating
PV
technology.
cost-benefit
analysis
system
evaluates
initial
costs,
payback
period,
return
investment
(ROI),
levelized
cost
(LCOE),
net
present
value
(NPV).
Findings
reveal
period
approximately
10
years
with
an
anticipated
total
profit
around
$768,767
over
30
years.
generates
502.2
MWh
annually,
reducing
costs
51,726,600
RWF
from
120,519,000
RWF,
decreases
CO2
6,555.1
tons.
These
results
support
existing
benefits
systems,
validating
their
effectiveness
emissions.
confirms
that
are
viable
practical
option
enhancing
operations.
