[HTML][HTML] Locked in transition? Towards a conceptualization of path-dependence lock-ins in the renewable energy landscape

A Eitan, MP Hekkert - Energy Research & Social Science, 2023 - Elsevier
In opposition to studies concerning fossil fuel-based energy systems, the transition literature
often overlooks how path-dependence lock-ins affect the renewable energy landscape …

Outline of solar energy in India: advancements, policies, barriers, socio-economic aspects and impacts of COVID on solar industries

N Rathore, NL Panwar - International Journal of Ambient Energy, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Solar energy technologies are rapidly developing as they can overcome the drastic demand
for energy. It can be a prominent part of India's plan to add new capacity, increase energy …

A CRITIC–TOPSIS multi-criteria decision-making approach for optimum site selection for solar PV farm

I Hassan, I Alhamrouni, NH Azhan - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
This research work proposes a new hybrid framework to assess suitable sites and technical
potentials for large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems by integrating two multi-criteria …

Design analysis of an optimal microgrid system for the integration of renewable energy sources at a university campus

A AlKassem, A Draou, A Alamri, H Alharbi - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
The integration of renewable energy sources (RESs) is a strategic goal in Saudi Arabia. The
energy source diversification plan comprises the penetration of various technologies …

[HTML][HTML] Investigating energy efficiency and solar energy in Saudi mosques to achieve zero energy or zero bill

RA Almasri, MA Al-Anazi, AF Almarshoud… - Alexandria Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Energy is essential to achieve thermal comfort; however, energy consumption leads to
environmental degradation. This study analyzed the energy consumption of two masjids in …

Framework for developing a low-carbon energy demand in residential buildings using community-government partnership: An application in Saudi Arabia

M AlHashmi, G Chhipi-Shrestha, KM Nahiduzzaman… - Energies, 2021 - mdpi.com
Rapid population growth has led to significant demand for residential buildings around the
world. Consequently, there is a growing energy demand associated with increased …

Optimal decision-making in photovoltaic system selection in Saudi Arabia

S Al-Shammari, W Ko, EA Al Ammar, MA Alotaibi… - Energies, 2021 - mdpi.com
In this study, optimal decision-making process in photovoltaic (PV) system location selection
in Saudi Arabia is described. First, to identify the criteria that influence the decision of …

PV energy penetration in Saudi Arabia: current status, residential, and commercial users, local investment, use in modern agriculture

M Zubair - International Journal of Sustainable Engineering, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
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 …

A New Configuration of Roof Photovoltaic System for Limited Area Applications—A Case Study in KSA

A Al-Quraan, M Al-Mahmodi, T Al-Asemi, A Bafleh… - Buildings, 2022 - mdpi.com
Increased world energy demand necessitates looking for appropriate alternatives to oil and
fossil fuel. Countries encourage institutions and households to create their own photovoltaic …

Utilizing solar photovoltaic systems in educational facilities to achieve a zero bill campus: The Sulaiman Al-Rajhi University case

FA Alfaoyzan, RA Almasri - Energy Exploration & …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
One of the primary things damaging the environment is the use of energy. In the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia (KSA), electricity is the main source of energy in educational buildings. To …