Planning of Photovoltaic Power Plant in the Middle East

Abstract

This paper presents general guidelines and description that would be adopted and used for the designing of a new photovoltaic (PV) system power plant. Reliable data sources required for a PV project are identified in the paper, as well as data to be employed in Middle Eastern countries and more particularly in Lebanon. The information furnished allows the reader to manage a quick feasibility study and check the payback periods and return on investment (ROI) before considering the launch of a certain project. Moreover, a listing of the latest available PV technologies will be shown by providing the key features of each. Once technologies are presented, one will be applied for a particular project in the Middle East and its integration will be adequately elaborated.