Implement and evaluate resilient energy infrastructures capable of withstanding spatial, temporal, and annual weather fluctuations in Saudi Arabia by 2050
The study delves into the development of a sustainable energy framework for Saudi Arabia, aimed at being fully operational by the year 2050. It highlights the critical role of integrating variable renewable energy (VRE) sources, which are inherently influenced by diverse weather patterns across diff...
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| author | Qusay Hassan Sameer Algburi Marek Jaszczur Patrik Viktor Amjad Iqbal Ali Khudhair Al-Jiboory Talib Munshid Hanoon Maha Barakat Aws Zuhair Sameen |
| author_facet | Qusay Hassan Sameer Algburi Marek Jaszczur Patrik Viktor Amjad Iqbal Ali Khudhair Al-Jiboory Talib Munshid Hanoon Maha Barakat Aws Zuhair Sameen |
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| description | The study delves into the development of a sustainable energy framework for Saudi Arabia, aimed at being fully operational by the year 2050. It highlights the critical role of integrating variable renewable energy (VRE) sources, which are inherently influenced by diverse weather patterns across different timescales. Through advanced modelling techniques, the study explores various energy scenarios to assess the feasibility of VRE solutions in coping with the unpredictability of weather conditions. It seeks to strike a delicate balance among cost-effectiveness, energy security, and environmental sustainability, aligning with the national aspirations of Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 and international efforts to combat climate change. The findings illuminate the vital considerations and strategic choices necessary for transitioning to a VRE-dominant, low-carbon energy landscape. The research identifies both the hurdles and prospects of increasing VRE integration, suggesting comprehensive strategies to fortify the energy infrastructure against the backdrop of fluctuating weather phenomena. By aiming to design a resilient, low-carbon energy system by 2050, the study contributes significantly to the ongoing dialogue on sustainable energy strategies in the face of climatic variability, highlighting the transformative potential of VRE technologies in fostering a sustainable, low-carbon energy future. Moreover, the innovative 'soft-linked' modelling approach provides in-depth insights into the energy system evolution, emphasizing the imperative trade-offs and mitigation strategies required to establish an energy framework that harmonizes carbon reduction objectives, resilience, and meteorological variability, even with limited interconnectivity. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-da77c5c53e184132a5095d2292e85a062024-06-16T05:46:59ZengElsevierSustainable Futures2666-18882024-06-017100182Implement and evaluate resilient energy infrastructures capable of withstanding spatial, temporal, and annual weather fluctuations in Saudi Arabia by 2050Qusay Hassan0Sameer Algburi1Marek Jaszczur2Patrik Viktor3Amjad Iqbal4Ali Khudhair Al-Jiboory5Talib Munshid Hanoon6Maha Barakat7Aws Zuhair Sameen8Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Diyala, Diyala, Iraq; Corresponding author.College of Engineering, Al-Kitab University, Kirkuk 36015, IraqFaculty of Energy and Fuels, AGH University of Science and Technology, Krakow, PolandKeleti Károly Faculty of Business and Management, Óbuda University, Budapest, HungaryFaculty of Materials Engineering, Silesian university of Technology, Gliwice, 44-100, PolandDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, University of Diyala, Diyala, IraqMazaya university college, Dhi Qar, IraqBusiness Administration Department, Al-Turath University College, Baghdad, IraqCollege of Medical Techniques, Al-Farahidi University, Baghdad, IraqThe study delves into the development of a sustainable energy framework for Saudi Arabia, aimed at being fully operational by the year 2050. It highlights the critical role of integrating variable renewable energy (VRE) sources, which are inherently influenced by diverse weather patterns across different timescales. Through advanced modelling techniques, the study explores various energy scenarios to assess the feasibility of VRE solutions in coping with the unpredictability of weather conditions. It seeks to strike a delicate balance among cost-effectiveness, energy security, and environmental sustainability, aligning with the national aspirations of Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 and international efforts to combat climate change. The findings illuminate the vital considerations and strategic choices necessary for transitioning to a VRE-dominant, low-carbon energy landscape. The research identifies both the hurdles and prospects of increasing VRE integration, suggesting comprehensive strategies to fortify the energy infrastructure against the backdrop of fluctuating weather phenomena. By aiming to design a resilient, low-carbon energy system by 2050, the study contributes significantly to the ongoing dialogue on sustainable energy strategies in the face of climatic variability, highlighting the transformative potential of VRE technologies in fostering a sustainable, low-carbon energy future. Moreover, the innovative 'soft-linked' modelling approach provides in-depth insights into the energy system evolution, emphasizing the imperative trade-offs and mitigation strategies required to establish an energy framework that harmonizes carbon reduction objectives, resilience, and meteorological variability, even with limited interconnectivity.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666188824000327Low-carbon energy infrastructuresVariable renewable energyResilienceSaudi Arabia energy planningWeather fluctuations2050 sustainability targets |
| spellingShingle | Qusay Hassan Sameer Algburi Marek Jaszczur Patrik Viktor Amjad Iqbal Ali Khudhair Al-Jiboory Talib Munshid Hanoon Maha Barakat Aws Zuhair Sameen Implement and evaluate resilient energy infrastructures capable of withstanding spatial, temporal, and annual weather fluctuations in Saudi Arabia by 2050 Sustainable Futures Low-carbon energy infrastructures Variable renewable energy Resilience Saudi Arabia energy planning Weather fluctuations 2050 sustainability targets |
| title | Implement and evaluate resilient energy infrastructures capable of withstanding spatial, temporal, and annual weather fluctuations in Saudi Arabia by 2050 |
| title_full | Implement and evaluate resilient energy infrastructures capable of withstanding spatial, temporal, and annual weather fluctuations in Saudi Arabia by 2050 |
| title_fullStr | Implement and evaluate resilient energy infrastructures capable of withstanding spatial, temporal, and annual weather fluctuations in Saudi Arabia by 2050 |
| title_full_unstemmed | Implement and evaluate resilient energy infrastructures capable of withstanding spatial, temporal, and annual weather fluctuations in Saudi Arabia by 2050 |
| title_short | Implement and evaluate resilient energy infrastructures capable of withstanding spatial, temporal, and annual weather fluctuations in Saudi Arabia by 2050 |
| title_sort | implement and evaluate resilient energy infrastructures capable of withstanding spatial temporal and annual weather fluctuations in saudi arabia by 2050 |
| topic | Low-carbon energy infrastructures Variable renewable energy Resilience Saudi Arabia energy planning Weather fluctuations 2050 sustainability targets |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666188824000327 |
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