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Economic Viability and Environmental Benefits of Integrating Solar Photovoltaics in Public Community Buildings

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  • Mohannad Alhazmi

    (Electrical Engineering Department, College of Applied Engineering, King Saud University, Riyadh 11421, Saudi Arabia)

  • Abdullah Alfadda

    (Advanced Research Institute, Virginia Tech, Arlington, VA 22203, USA)

  • Abdullah Alfakhri

    (Electrical Engineering Department, Viterbi School of Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA)

Abstract

Saudi Arabia relies heavily on fossil fuels for electricity generation, leading to significant environmental challenges, including high levels of greenhouse gas emissions. This study evaluates the environmental and financial impacts of integrating solar PV systems in public buildings, specifically mosques and schools, in the central region of Saudi Arabia. Using machine learning-based forecasting, we analyzed power consumption and solar generation patterns. The results show that the integration of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems could lead to a reduction of 1.02 million tons of CO 2 emissions annually and a 48% decrease in net present cost. These findings highlight the potential of solar PV to mitigate environmental harm while offering financial benefits in alignment with Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy objectives

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  • Mohannad Alhazmi & Abdullah Alfadda & Abdullah Alfakhri, 2025. "Economic Viability and Environmental Benefits of Integrating Solar Photovoltaics in Public Community Buildings," Energies, MDPI, vol. 18(3), pages 1-19, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:18:y:2025:i:3:p:705-:d:1582973
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    1. Mohannad Alhazmi & Abdullah Alfadda & Abdullah Alfakhri, 2024. "Analysis of a Grid-Connected Solar PV System with Battery Energy Storage for Irregular Load Profile," Energies, MDPI, vol. 17(14), pages 1-24, July.
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