Assessing the Viability of Solar and Wind Energy Technologies in Semi-Arid and Arid Regions: A Case Study of Libya’s Climatic Conditions

IF 1.204 Q3 Energy
Y. F. Nassar, H. J. El-Khozondar, A. A. Alatrash, B. A. Ahmed, R. S. Elzer, A. A. Ahmed, I. I. Imbayah, A. H. Alsharif, M. M. Khaleel
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Libya has a wide range of temperatures and topographies, making it a promising place to use wind and solar energy. This research evaluated many technologies available in the global market, including wind energy, concentrated solar power (CSP), and photovoltaic (PV) solar, with the goal of localizing the renewable energy business. The aim was to optimize the advantages of employing locally accessible renewable resources while guaranteeing their suitability for the diverse climatic circumstances found throughout the nation. Twelve carefully chosen locations in Libya were used to assess the performance of 67 PV solar modules, 47 inverters, five different types of CPS, and 17 wind turbines using the System Advisor Model (SAM) dynamic simulation tool. The simulations employed 15-minute time series of climate data from the SolarGis platform for a 13-year timeframe (January 1, 2007–June 30, 2020). The standard used to determine which technology was best suited for each site was the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE). The findings showed that solar and wind energy (PV and CSP) could significantly meet the examined areas’ demand for electrical energy. In contrast to wind energy, which had an LCOE ranging from 1.5 to 5.9 ¢/kWh, PV solar technology had an LCOE between 5.2 and 6.4 ¢/kWh. On the other hand, systems utilizing concentrated solar energy showed comparatively higher levels of life cycle costs; the heliostat field had the lowest, at 8.0 ¢/kWh. The research findings offer significant perspectives to engineers, planners, and decision-makers, enabling well-informed choices on the advancement and funding of renewable energy initiatives in Libya. The analysis concludes that wind energy is the most economically advantageous investment choice in the Libyan energy market, in contrast to the industry’s predominate concentration on PV solar systems. Environmentally speaking, building a 1000 MW renewable power plant with a 40% capacity factor will reduce CO2 emissions by 3.82 million tons, saving $286.5 million in carbon taxes annually.

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评估太阳能和风能技术在半干旱和干旱地区的可行性:利比亚气候条件案例研究
摘要 利比亚的气温和地形差异很大,是一个很有希望利用风能和太阳能的地方。这项研究评估了全球市场上的多种技术,包括风能、聚光太阳能(CSP)和光伏太阳能,目的是实现可再生能源业务的本地化。其目的是优化利用当地可获得的可再生资源的优势,同时保证这些资源适合全国各地不同的气候环境。利用系统顾问模型 (SAM) 动态模拟工具,在利比亚精心选择了 12 个地点,对 67 个光伏太阳能模块、47 个逆变器、5 种不同类型的 CPS 和 17 个风力涡轮机的性能进行了评估。模拟采用了 SolarGis 平台提供的 15 分钟时间序列气候数据,时间跨度为 13 年(2007 年 1 月 1 日至 2020 年 6 月 30 日)。用于确定哪种技术最适合每个地点的标准是平准化能源成本(LCOE)。研究结果表明,太阳能和风能(光伏和 CSP)可以极大地满足考察地区的电力需求。风能的 LCOE 为 1.5 至 5.9 美分/千瓦时,而光伏太阳能技术的 LCOE 为 5.2 至 6.4 美分/千瓦时。另一方面,利用聚光太阳能的系统的生命周期成本相对较高;定日镜领域的生命周期成本最低,为 8.0 美分/千瓦时。研究结果为工程师、规划者和决策者提供了重要的视角,使他们能够在利比亚可再生能源计划的推进和资金方面做出明智的选择。分析得出结论,风能是利比亚能源市场上最具经济优势的投资选择,这与该行业主要集中于光伏太阳能系统形成鲜明对比。从环保角度看,建设一座发电量为 1000 兆瓦、发电率为 40% 的可再生能源发电厂将减少 382 万吨二氧化碳排放量,每年可节省 2.865 亿美元的碳税。
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Applied Solar Energy
Applied Solar Energy Energy-Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
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期刊介绍: Applied Solar Energy  is an international peer reviewed journal covers various topics of research and development studies on solar energy conversion and use: photovoltaics, thermophotovoltaics, water heaters, passive solar heating systems, drying of agricultural production, water desalination, solar radiation condensers, operation of Big Solar Oven, combined use of solar energy and traditional energy sources, new semiconductors for solar cells and thermophotovoltaic system photocells, engines for autonomous solar stations.
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