Estimating Residential Demand for Water in Kuwait: A Cointegration Analysis

Alfalah, Osama

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“…Figure 1 illustrates the direct normal irradiance (DNI) across the state, indicating that Kuwait is suitable for solar power generation, with DNI > 1900 kWh/m 2 per year in most areas (Al-Hasan et al, 2004). Solar power generation can be used to supply various types of loads, including commercial, residential, and municipal loads during the daytime (Alfalah, 2021). The state of Kuwait has a large number of different street lighting poles which use a significant amount of energy from the grid (Lotfi et al, 2021(Lotfi et al, , 2022(Lotfi et al, , 2023a(Lotfi et al, , 2023b.…”

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Techno-economic feasibility analysis of Kuwait-specific photovoltaic-based street lighting system

Muhaisen,

Habaebi,

Suliman

et al. 2023

Energy Exploration & Exploitation

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Nowadays, the surge in energy demand due to economic growth and extreme weather conditions has put immense pressure on the usage of fossil fuels in Kuwait. As a result, scheduled load-shedding is performed in some regions during the summer season to meet the energy demand. To address this issue, this paper proposes a photovoltaic-based street lighting system as an alternative solution to meet the rising energy demand in Kuwait during the daytime. This study initially investigates the existing street lighting systems in the state of Kuwait. Subsequently, three different configurations of photovoltaic panels are proposed based on the existing streetlight pole structures. The simulation models are then developed and evaluated using physical security information management and PVSyst simulation platforms, aiming to validate their performance against conventional power generation models in Kuwait. The proposed photovoltaic system is designed based on feedback information collected from the existing installed capacity. Finally, an overall energy model is presented to demonstrate how solar potential can offset energy consumption during peak demand hours. Practical testbed data from the Al-Jahra residential area of Kuwait is used for validation. The results indicate that the proposed photovoltaic street lighting system can generate a maximum power output of 18.8 GWh in August and a minimum of 11.8 GWh in December, compared to the monthly consumption of 30.45 GWh. The study showcases the economic viability of the solution, with an average degradation ratio of 13% of the total cost. Moreover, the proposed system contributes to a reduction in CO2 emissions from traditional power plants.

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Techno-economic feasibility analysis of Kuwait-specific photovoltaic-based street lighting system

Muhaisen,

Habaebi,

Suliman

et al. 2023

Energy Exploration & Exploitation

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A detailed perspective of water resource management in a dry and water scarce country: The case in Kuwait

Tariq

Alotaibi

Weththasinghe

et al. 2022

Front. Environ. Sci.

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Kuwait is an arid country with one of the world’s highest consumption rates per capita. It suffers from severe water scarcity. Annual national expenditure on direct water supply and distribution in Kuwait is substantial, which is a burden on the country’s economy. The nation’s dependency on imported food due to water scarcity is also considered a primary political and security concern. These conditions call for much more efficient use and management of water in Kuwait. This study aims to undertake an extensive analysis of the country’s water resources and review current management strategies for better planning and management. The main sources of freshwater in Kuwait are seawater desalination, brackish groundwater, and recycling wastewater. Seawater desalination is the primary source that produces 61% of freshwater for drinking, agriculture, and other water-dependent industries. Other water management measures related to rainfall drainage systems and water supply networks are also employed to better utilize scarce water. Multiple government organizations that enforce several legal frameworks oversee long-term and acute water-related issues. Regional neighbors also face similar climatic conditions to Kuwait and suffer from water scarcity and associated food shortages. Water conservation and cultivating water-efficient crops have been identified as effective measures to overcome this issue. However, due to the small size and dry arid climate in Kuwait, its future is challenging. It must invest in modern, innovative, and effective solutions to preserve the sustainability of its freshwater resources.

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Estimating Residential Demand for Water in Kuwait: A Cointegration Analysis

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Techno-economic feasibility analysis of Kuwait-specific photovoltaic-based street lighting system

Techno-economic feasibility analysis of Kuwait-specific photovoltaic-based street lighting system

A detailed perspective of water resource management in a dry and water scarce country: The case in Kuwait

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