Battery photovoltaic system Saudi Arabia

Does Saudi Arabia need a photovoltaic energy system?

Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Middle East with huge solar energy resources but has achieved minimal adoption of photovoltaic energy systems (PV). This study investigates the potential of PV systems to address pressing challenges, including water scarcity and agricultural unemployment.

Can PV systems reduce energy bills in Saudi Arabia?

The residents of Saudi Arabia can use PV systems in agricultural and commercial applications to reduce their energy bills. One of the main economic activities where PV systems can help in reducing energy bills is agriculture where most of the work performed is during sun hours.

Should Saudi Arabia invest in small-scale PV energy systems?

Small-scale PV energy systems of a few megawatts, distributed across the country can provide the people of Saudi Arabia with a low-risk passive income with loans at lower interest rates and reasonable rate of buyback energy from the government (Basu et al. 2022; Panapakidis, Koltsaklis, and Christoforidis 2021 ).

Are solar energy systems economically feasible in Saudi Arabia?

These methods are economically feasible. By employing PV energy systems in these methods of agriculture Saudi Arabia can achieve sustainability in food, water, and energy. These modern agricultural methods will create jobs for locals in rural and urban areas.

How can Saudi Arabia's agriculture be retrained?

The workforce of Saudi Arabia’s agriculture can be retrained by employing a modern agriculture system using PV energy as the main source of energy to achieve sustainability.

Why should PV power plants include agrophotovoltaics?

The water that is consumed to clean PV panels is an added advantage to the crops. The PV panels in agrophotovoltaics are installed at a height that results in lower soiling of PV panels. The PV power plants should include agrophotovoltaics for the cultivation of crops or grazing animals. 5. Conclusions