On the determination of coherent solar climates over a tropical island with a complex topography

Mialhe, Pauline; Pohl, Benjamin; Morel, Béatrice; Trentmann, Jörg; Jumaux, Guillaume; Bonnardot, François; Bessafi, Miloud; Chabriat, Jean-Pierre

doi:10.1016/j.solener.2020.04.049

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“…The WRF simulation presented in this article, with a spatial resolution of 1km, can advance climate-related research in the SWIO region by providing the first-ever high-resolution open-access climate dataset. This data can contribute to a better understanding of regional climate variability, extreme weather events [2] , and the regional impacts of global climate change [3] and facilitate assessments of renewable energy resources [4] for the energy transition in the region [ 5 , 6 ].…”

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High-resolution dynamical downscaling experiment outputs data over Reunion and Mauritius islands in the South-West Indian Ocean

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Morel,

Singh

et al. 2023

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High-resolution dynamical downscaling experiment outputs data over Reunion and Mauritius islands in the South-West Indian Ocean

Tang,

Morel,

Singh

et al. 2023

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High-Resolution Dynamical Downscaling Experiment Outputs Data Over Reunion and Mauritius Islands in the South-West Indian Ocean

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“…This study reported that the solar-wind system could contribute between 5.14-24.6% of total energy generation, which is equivalent to 35% of electricity demand in 2018. Mialhe et al found that the use of SARAH-E data with measuring stations between 2011 and 2015 showed a difference of around 15% for diurnal-seasonal variation [22]. The difference between the coastal and mountainous areas was 100 W/m 2 , and the island area had 20% lower solar resources than the value of the nearby seas.…”

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Investigation of Potential of Solar Photovoltaic System as an Alternative Electric Supply on the Tropical Island of Mantanani Sabah Malaysia

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This article reports on the potential use of a photovoltaic solar system on Mantanani Island. This island has its attractions in terms of flora and fauna as well as the uniqueness of its local community. The electricity supply status of the island is minimal, and the local electricity provider only provides two units of electrical generator that only supply energy from 18:00 to 06:00. This study is motivated by the hypothesis that if the target resident can obtain a better electricity supply, they can generate higher income and improve their standard of living. This study aims to identify the status of solar energy sources, estimate the basic electrical load, and conduct a techno-economic analysis of homestay enterprises of residents. Geostationary satellite data on solar energy resources were gathered and analyzed using Solargis. The electricity load was calculated based on the daily routine activities of the residents and usage of primary electrical appliances. Techno-economic analysis was done by determining the key parameters to calculate the return on investment and payback period. The results showed that Mantanani Island had great potential for implementing a photovoltaic system, by the estimated value of the total annual solar energy and peak sun hour of 1.447 MWh/m2/y and 4.05 h, respectively. The variation in total monthly solar energy was minimal, with a range of only 61.3 Wh/m2. The calculated electrical load was 7.454 kWh/d. The technoeconomic assessment showed that the return on investment was MYR 3600 per year. However, the value of the payback period varies according to the value of the cost of capital spent. Regarding the cost of capital of this study, the shortest and longest payback periods achievable were 2.78 and 13.89 years, respectively. This calculation is in line with a photovoltaic system with a capacity of 2.2 kWp.

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On the determination of coherent solar climates over a tropical island with a complex topography

Cited by 4 publications

References 113 publications

High-resolution dynamical downscaling experiment outputs data over Reunion and Mauritius islands in the South-West Indian Ocean

High-resolution dynamical downscaling experiment outputs data over Reunion and Mauritius islands in the South-West Indian Ocean

High-Resolution Dynamical Downscaling Experiment Outputs Data Over Reunion and Mauritius Islands in the South-West Indian Ocean

Investigation of Potential of Solar Photovoltaic System as an Alternative Electric Supply on the Tropical Island of Mantanani Sabah Malaysia

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