A multi-criteria assessment of climate change impacts on urban sustainability in Dammam Metropolitan Area, Saudi Arabia

Dano, Umar Lawal; Abubakar, Ismaila Rimi; Ahmed, Sayed M.S.; Alrawaf, Tareq I.; Alshammari, Maher S.

doi:10.1016/j.asej.2022.102062

Cited by 8 publications

(2 citation statements)

References 68 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Furthermore, the need to lessen reliance on imported fossil fuels has been generated by the geopolitical environment. By diversifying their energy sources, countries have attempted to achieve energy security and independence while lowering their exposure to the supply disruptions, price volatility, and political unrest that come with using fossil fuels [3,4]. The creation of domestic renewable energy sources by specific application of solar energy offers a way to attain energy independence.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The State of the Art of Photovoltaic Module Cooling Techniques and Performance Assessment Methods

Harmailil,

Sultan,

Tso

et al. 2024

Symmetry

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Due to its widespread availability and inexpensive cost of energy conversion, solar power has become a popular option among renewable energy sources. Among the most complete methods of utilizing copious solar energy is the use of photovoltaic (PV) systems. However, one major obstacle to obtaining the optimal performance of PV technology is the need to maintain ideal operating temperature. Maintaining constant surface temperatures is critical to PV systems’ efficacy. This review looks at the latest developments in PV cooling technologies, including passive, active, and combined cooling methods, and methods for their assessment. As advances in research and innovation progress within this domain, it will be crucial to tackle hurdles like affordability, maintenance demands, and performance in extreme conditions, to enhance the efficiency and widespread use of PV cooling methods. In essence, PV cooling stands as a vital element in the ongoing shift towards sustainable and renewable energy sources.

show abstract

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The State of the Art of Photovoltaic Module Cooling Techniques and Performance Assessment Methods

Harmailil,

Sultan,

Tso

et al. 2024

Symmetry

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Studies showed that between 1995 and 2015, 43% of all the documented natural disasters were caused by floods, killing almost 157,000 people, disrupting around 2.3 billion people and causing damages of about USD 662 billion. By 2050, these statistics are expected to rise drastically mainly due to sea-level rise [6], loss of wetlands, deforestation, climate change and urbanization in flood-prone regions [7,8]. Urban areas have been contributing much when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Flood Risk and Vulnerability from a Changing Climate Perspective: An Overview Focusing on Flash Floods and Associated Hazards in Jeddah

Hussain Shah,

Yassin,

Abba

et al. 2023

Water

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Natural hazard threats have grown as a result of climate change, fast demographic development, and major urbanization. Devastating floods have occurred in several areas of the world recently, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which is located in a region with a dry environment. In arid or semi-arid regions, rapidly forming flash floods associated with debris flowing down over dry water courses leading to a potential threat to both lives and property. Being located at the coastal plain of western Saudi Arabia, Jeddah City has witnessed an unexpected amount of rainfall events in recent years. Such extreme rainfall events, integrated with other factors, namely topography, land use, surface runoff, etc., have led to flood generation, which is alarming indeed. Herein, this paper addresses the varying climatic classifications of the Kingdom, its risk and vulnerability, followed by reasoning about the impact of flash flood events and the associated casualties and property losses. Further, it reports about the existing strategies of the government and proposes a systematic way forward on how to alleviate such events in future. Thus, risk variables have been discovered and integrated in the context of climate change and rising anthropogenic strain on coastal communities to give planners and decision makers tools to assure effective and appropriate flood risk management.

show abstract

The distribution of ecotourism activities and potential consequences for the Saudi desert ecosystem

Alrawaf

Abubakar

Alshabibi

et al. 2023

Journal of Arid Environments

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

A multi-criteria assessment of climate change impacts on urban sustainability in Dammam Metropolitan Area, Saudi Arabia

Cited by 8 publications

References 68 publications

The State of the Art of Photovoltaic Module Cooling Techniques and Performance Assessment Methods

The State of the Art of Photovoltaic Module Cooling Techniques and Performance Assessment Methods

Flood Risk and Vulnerability from a Changing Climate Perspective: An Overview Focusing on Flash Floods and Associated Hazards in Jeddah

The distribution of ecotourism activities and potential consequences for the Saudi desert ecosystem

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About