Sustainability and Renewable Energy in the UAE: A Case Study of Sharjah

SA Alnaqbi, AH Alami - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
In 2023, the UAE adapted its National Energy Strategy to accommodate several new goals,
including doubling renewable energy (RE) capacity to 14 GW by 2030. This development …

A review on techno-economic study for supporting building with PV-Grid-connected systems under Saudi regulations

SJ Alharbi, AS Alaboodi - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
As the demand for electricity continues to grow in Saudi Arabia, finding ways to increase
power generation becomes increasingly important. However, conventional power …

Transitioning to carbon neutrality in Bahrain: a policy brief

M Alsabbagh, WE Alnaser - Arab Gulf journal of scientific research, 2022 - emerald.com
Purpose Bahrain has set a national target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060, with an
interim goal of a 30% reduction in CO2e emissions by 2035. The aim of this policy brief is to …

Assessment of climate change mitigation readiness in the Kingdom of Bahrain

M Alsabbagh, WE Alnaser - International Journal of Climate Change …, 2023 - emerald.com
Purpose This study aims to assess readiness for climate change mitigation in the Kingdom
of Bahrain. Design/methodology/approach Two stages were followed aiming at …

Realizing algae value chains in arid environments: an Arabian Peninsula perspective

K Schipper, HMSJ Al Jabri, RH Wijffels… - Trends in …, 2023 - cell.com
Algae are a promising feedstock for the sustainable production of feed, fuels, and chemicals.
Especially in arid regions such as the Arabian Peninsula, algae could play a significant role …

Potential for Net-Zero Energy Communities in Kuwait: An Empirical Techno-Economic Modeling and Optimization Approach

B Alaifan, E Azar - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
A net-zero energy community (NZEC) is a promising paradigm that can directly contribute to
a sustainable building sector and infrastructure. This research presents a unique empirical …

Beyond the numbers: unveiling the environmental impacts of international tourism and the role of renewable energy transition

Y Li, AA Nassani, KM Al-Aiban, S Rahman… - Current Issues in …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT In pursuit of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 objectives for a sustainable and low-
carbon future, this study examines the intricate dynamics between carbon emissions and …

[HTML][HTML] Comprehensive economic analysis of PV farm-A case study of Alkarsaah PV farm in Qatar

M Alashqar, Y Xue, C Yang, XP Zhang - Frontiers in Energy Research, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Countries around the world are rapidly deploying renewable energy generation to reduce
carbon emissions. Countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are investing heavily in …

[HTML][HTML] Investigating factors influencing the adoption and sustainable development of wind energy in the UAE

M Alshehhi, A Alkhalidi, F Dweiri - International Journal of Thermofluids, 2024 - Elsevier
This research paper investigates the factors influencing wind energy adoption and
sustainability in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The investigation is motivated by a …

A domestic rooftop PV system: a step towards retrofitting the built environment to combat climate change in Bahrain

NW Alnaser - Frontiers in Built Environment, 2023 - frontiersin.org
This article assesses the technological, economic, and environmental aspects of installing
the first 7.8 kW PV installation on a rooftop of a domestic house in Bahrain for a period of 2 …