Modelling the impacts of land use/land cover changing pattern on urban thermal characteristics in Kuwait
Rapid urbanization owing to population growth and economic development has made
thermal environment-related studies increasingly prominent. This study aims to monitor and …
thermal environment-related studies increasingly prominent. This study aims to monitor and …
Characterizing coastal wind energy resources based on sodar and microwave radiometer observations
Wind energy is a mature and cost-effective solution to greenhouse gas emission reduction
and climate change mitigation. Wind resource assessment is the most pivotal activity before …
and climate change mitigation. Wind resource assessment is the most pivotal activity before …
Techno-economic analysis and optimization of hydrogen production from renewable hybrid energy systems: Shagaya renewable power plant-Kuwait
The present study examines the potential for hydrogen production using the hybrid energy
system at the Shagaya renewable power plant. Techno-economic and optimization analyses …
system at the Shagaya renewable power plant. Techno-economic and optimization analyses …
A new method for estimating the annual energy production of wind turbines in hot environments
M Al-Khayat, ALR Majed - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2024 - Elsevier
Accurately estimating wind turbines' annual energy production (AEP) is a paramount for
planning and performance assessment of wind power projects. Inaccurate estimates during …
planning and performance assessment of wind power projects. Inaccurate estimates during …
Performance analysis of a 10-MW wind farm in a hot and dusty desert environment. Part 2: Combined dust and high-temperature effects on the operation of wind …
M Al-Khayat, M Al-Rasheedi, CA Gueymard… - Sustainable Energy …, 2021 - Elsevier
High temperatures and dust accumulation can impact wind turbine performance and
increase the maintenance burden and operating cost of wind turbines in desert regions. A …
increase the maintenance burden and operating cost of wind turbines in desert regions. A …
Technical assessment of green hydrogen production in Kuwait
Kuwait has the potential to produce green hydrogen from renewable energy. Hydrogen
production is receiving increased attention and has become a core research area. In Kuwait …
production is receiving increased attention and has become a core research area. In Kuwait …
Performance analysis of a 10-MW wind farm in a hot and dusty desert environment. Part 1: Wind resource and power generation evaluation
M Al-Rasheedi, M Al-Khayat, CA Gueymard… - Sustainable Energy …, 2021 - Elsevier
This study provides performance analysis results obtained from the 10-MW (five 2-MW
turbines) Shagaya pilot wind farm located in a desert area of Kuwait, where hot and dusty …
turbines) Shagaya pilot wind farm located in a desert area of Kuwait, where hot and dusty …
Quantifying the impact of multi-scale climate variability on electricity prices in a renewable-dominated power grid
The variability and intermittency of renewable energy sources pose several challenges for
power systems operations, including energy curtailment and price volatility. In power …
power systems operations, including energy curtailment and price volatility. In power …
Dynamics of a severe summer Shamal wind and its induced dust storm in the Middle East: A diagnostic study based on numerical simulation
This study investigates the formation and dynamics of the Summer Shamal Wind (SSW) and
its associated dust storms over the Middle East. A regional climate model, RegCM4, coupled …
its associated dust storms over the Middle East. A regional climate model, RegCM4, coupled …
Quantifying the multi-scale and multi-resource impacts of large-scale adoption of renewable energy sources
The variability and intermittency of renewable energy sources pose several challenges for
power systems operations, including energy curtailment and price volatility. In power …
power systems operations, including energy curtailment and price volatility. In power …