Maximizing solar energy production in ASEAN region: Opportunity and challenges
The Southeast Asian (SEA) region has witnessed a relentless surge in energy demand, driven by rapid urbanization, industrialization, and economic growth. In response, the exploration and development of renewable energy sources have gained significant attention. Among these sources, solar energy has...
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| author | Goutam Kumar Dalapati Siddhartha Ghosh Thanseeha Sherin P A Brindha Ramasubramanian Aniket Samanta Ajay Rathour Terence Kin Shun Wong Sabyasachi Chakrabortty Seeram Ramakrishna Avishek Kumar |
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| description | The Southeast Asian (SEA) region has witnessed a relentless surge in energy demand, driven by rapid urbanization, industrialization, and economic growth. In response, the exploration and development of renewable energy sources have gained significant attention. Among these sources, solar energy has emerged as a highly promising candidate due to its remarkable growth rate. This comprehensive review article aims to analyze the challenges and opportunities involved in maximizing solar energy production in the SEA region. The article commences with a succinct introduction to electromagnetic wave spectra and emphasizes the significance of visible spectra. It then provides a comprehensive examination of gross horizontal irradiance (GHI) patterns across the SEA region. A systematic tabulation is presented, organizing the current and potential solar energy installations and outputs of ASEAN countries. The article explores the deployment of hybrid photovoltaic (PV) systems, particularly floating PV installations, as an effective strategy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Moreover, the utilization of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for optimizing solar PV output is investigated. The article further delves into critical maintenance protocols, encompassing corrective, emergency, preventive, and predictive measures, and explores the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) to assess the profitability of solar PV installations. Lastly, the leadership of Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore in solar PV research is highlighted, with a specific focus on building integrated PV and floating PV research. By addressing these, this review article offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities for advancing solar energy production in the SEA region. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-afa347d6f561456db31c200894c482352023-12-20T07:36:04ZengElsevierResults in Engineering2590-12302023-12-0120101525Maximizing solar energy production in ASEAN region: Opportunity and challengesGoutam Kumar Dalapati0Siddhartha Ghosh1Thanseeha Sherin P A2Brindha Ramasubramanian3Aniket Samanta4Ajay Rathour5Terence Kin Shun Wong6Sabyasachi Chakrabortty7Seeram Ramakrishna8Avishek Kumar9Center for Nanotechnology & Sustainability, Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 9 Engineering Drive 1, 117575, Singapore; Sunkonnect Pte Ltd., Singapore, 637141, Singapore; Corresponding author. Center for Nanotechnology & Sustainability, Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 9 Engineering Drive 1, 117575, Singapore. Sunkonnect Pte Ltd., Singapore, 637141, Singapore.Department of Physics, SRM University AP Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, 522502, India; Corresponding author.Department of Physics, SRM University AP Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, 522502, IndiaCenter for Nanotechnology & Sustainability, Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 9 Engineering Drive 1, 117575, SingaporeCenter for Nanotechnology & Sustainability, Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 9 Engineering Drive 1, 117575, Singapore; Sunkonnect Pte Ltd., Singapore, 637141, Singapore; Department of Sciences, Amrita School of Physical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, 641105, IndiaCenter for Nanotechnology & Sustainability, Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 9 Engineering Drive 1, 117575, Singapore; Sunkonnect Pte Ltd., Singapore, 637141, Singapore; Department of Sciences, Amrita School of Physical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, 641105, IndiaSchool of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Block S2, Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Avenue, 639798, SingaporeDepartment of Chemistry, SRM University AP Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, 522502, India; Corresponding author.Center for Nanotechnology & Sustainability, Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 9 Engineering Drive 1, 117575, Singapore; Corresponding author.Sunkonnect Pte Ltd., Singapore, 637141, SingaporeThe Southeast Asian (SEA) region has witnessed a relentless surge in energy demand, driven by rapid urbanization, industrialization, and economic growth. In response, the exploration and development of renewable energy sources have gained significant attention. Among these sources, solar energy has emerged as a highly promising candidate due to its remarkable growth rate. This comprehensive review article aims to analyze the challenges and opportunities involved in maximizing solar energy production in the SEA region. The article commences with a succinct introduction to electromagnetic wave spectra and emphasizes the significance of visible spectra. It then provides a comprehensive examination of gross horizontal irradiance (GHI) patterns across the SEA region. A systematic tabulation is presented, organizing the current and potential solar energy installations and outputs of ASEAN countries. The article explores the deployment of hybrid photovoltaic (PV) systems, particularly floating PV installations, as an effective strategy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Moreover, the utilization of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for optimizing solar PV output is investigated. The article further delves into critical maintenance protocols, encompassing corrective, emergency, preventive, and predictive measures, and explores the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) to assess the profitability of solar PV installations. Lastly, the leadership of Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore in solar PV research is highlighted, with a specific focus on building integrated PV and floating PV research. By addressing these, this review article offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities for advancing solar energy production in the SEA region.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123023006527Levelized costPerovskitesFull-load hoursFeed-in TariffFloating PVData acquisition |
| spellingShingle | Goutam Kumar Dalapati Siddhartha Ghosh Thanseeha Sherin P A Brindha Ramasubramanian Aniket Samanta Ajay Rathour Terence Kin Shun Wong Sabyasachi Chakrabortty Seeram Ramakrishna Avishek Kumar Maximizing solar energy production in ASEAN region: Opportunity and challenges Results in Engineering Levelized cost Perovskites Full-load hours Feed-in Tariff Floating PV Data acquisition |
| title | Maximizing solar energy production in ASEAN region: Opportunity and challenges |
| title_full | Maximizing solar energy production in ASEAN region: Opportunity and challenges |
| title_fullStr | Maximizing solar energy production in ASEAN region: Opportunity and challenges |
| title_full_unstemmed | Maximizing solar energy production in ASEAN region: Opportunity and challenges |
| title_short | Maximizing solar energy production in ASEAN region: Opportunity and challenges |
| title_sort | maximizing solar energy production in asean region opportunity and challenges |
| topic | Levelized cost Perovskites Full-load hours Feed-in Tariff Floating PV Data acquisition |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123023006527 |
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