Assessing the Implementation of Renewable Energy Policy within the UAE by Adopting the Australian ‘Solar Town’ Program

Shareef, Sundus; Altan, Haşim

doi:10.5334/fce.75

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“…It provides comparisons in terms of social, economic, and environmental impacts. It is better suited for comparing different policies as in the case of [10,14,51]. It is also used to study benefits, such as in [26], or to assess the suitability of a certain geographic location, such as in [16], or the environmental impact in [12].…”

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“…In addition to that, the success of the deployed policies has been addressed by several authors. Reference [14] discussed the success of the application of the renewable energy policy within the UAE by adopting the Australian 'Solar Town' program. Reference [15] explained the policy's effects on the feasibility of residential rooftop solar photovoltaics in Abu Dhabi.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Reference [16] found that there are market and investment opportunities for renewable energy in the UAE as well as challenges to overcome, such as the cost of renewable energy. Reference [14] stated that due to the UAE's geographical and climatic features, the country has an excellent opportunity to capitalize on renewable solar radiation.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The analysis revealed that factors, like infrastructure, institutions, and human capacity, play vital roles in energy transitions. Reference [14] discuss the potential for renewable energy policy implementation within the UAE by adopting the Australian 'Solar Town' program. The article discusses the socio-economic benefits that could be achieved through a wider adoption of REs, specifically solar PVs.…”

Section: Socio-economic Considerationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Comprehensive Review of Socio-Economic Costs and Benefits, Policy Frameworks, Market Dynamics, and Environmental Implications of Microgrid Development in the UAE

Sajwani,

Soudan,

Olabi

2023

Energies

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This research paper presents a comprehensive review of the literature on microgrid development in the UAE, focusing on the socio-economic costs and benefits, policy frameworks, market dynamics, and environmental implications. The analysis encompasses publications from 2011 to 2021, with a particular emphasis on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. A total of 33 papers were identified and classified, revealing gaps in comprehensive valuation models, consideration of environmental and social governance factors, and research informing policy and investment decisions. The findings highlight the significance of microgrid technology in the UAE, its limited adoption and commercialization, and its predominant usage in remote areas and academic testbeds. The paper underscores the UAE’s vision for net-zero emissions by 2050 and the potential of microgrids in supporting its realization. Recommendations include the development of a comprehensive valuation framework to drive effective investments in microgrid technology, aligning with the UAE’s sustainable energy goals. The study contributes to the understanding of microgrid development in the UAE, offering insights into its socio-economic, policy, market, and environmental dimensions.

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Comprehensive Review of Socio-Economic Costs and Benefits, Policy Frameworks, Market Dynamics, and Environmental Implications of Microgrid Development in the UAE

Sajwani,

Soudan,

Olabi

2023

Energies

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“…Therefore, the UAE formulated a visionary plan to meet 7% of energy requirements using renewable energy sources (RESs) by 2020. This target was the driving factor for promising projects, such as the Masdar initiative, Noor 1 and Shams 1, all of which employed RESs such as solar photovoltaics (PVs), wind and solar power [5]. The Masdar initiative was considered a remarkable economic development program that aimed to improve Abu Dhabi in terms of its financial resources and energy diversification by developing innovative solutions for obtaining cleaner energy, apart from oil and gas, and decreasing CO 2 emissions.…”

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Techno-Economic Analysis of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems Designed for Electric Vehicle Charging: A Case Study from the United Arab Emirates

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The United Arab Emirates is moving towards the use of renewable energy for many reasons, including the country’s high energy consumption, unstable oil prices, and increasing carbon dioxide emissions. The usage of electric vehicles can improve public health and reduce emissions that contribute to climate change. Thus, the usage of renewable energy resources to meet the demands of electric vehicles is the major challenge influencing the development of an optimal smart system that can satisfy energy requirements, enhance sustainability and reduce negative environmental impacts. The objective of this study was to examine different configurations of hybrid renewable energy systems for electric vehicle charging in Abu Dhabi city, UAE. A comprehensive study was conducted to investigate previous electric vehicle charging approaches and formulate the problem accordingly. Subsequently, methods for acquiring data with respect to the energy input and load profiles were determined, and a techno-economic analysis was performed using Hybrid Optimization of Multiple Energy Resources (HOMER) software. The results demonstrated that the optimal electric vehicle charging model comprising solar photovoltaics, wind turbines, batteries and a distribution grid was superior to the other studied configurations from the technical, economic and environmental perspectives. An optimal model could produce excess electricity of 22,006 kWh/year with an energy cost of 0.06743 USD/kWh. Furthermore, the proposed battery–grid–solar photovoltaics–wind turbine system had the highest renewable penetration and thus reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 384 tons/year. The results also indicated that the carbon credits associated with this system could result in savings of 8786.8 USD/year. This study provides new guidelines and identifies the best indicators for electric vehicle charging systems that will positively influence the trend in carbon dioxide emissions and achieve sustainable electricity generation. This study also provides a valid financial assessment for investors looking to encourage the use of renewable energy.

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Using AHP method for development of existing building green assessment system in Jordan

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Alnsour

2022

Asian J Civ Eng

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Assessing the Implementation of Renewable Energy Policy within the UAE by Adopting the Australian ‘Solar Town’ Program

Cited by 5 publications

References 2 publications

Comprehensive Review of Socio-Economic Costs and Benefits, Policy Frameworks, Market Dynamics, and Environmental Implications of Microgrid Development in the UAE

Comprehensive Review of Socio-Economic Costs and Benefits, Policy Frameworks, Market Dynamics, and Environmental Implications of Microgrid Development in the UAE

Techno-Economic Analysis of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems Designed for Electric Vehicle Charging: A Case Study from the United Arab Emirates

Using AHP method for development of existing building green assessment system in Jordan

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