Assessment of solar energy potential and its deployment for cleaner production in Pakistan

This paper presents a comprehensive overview of the potential and outlook of solar energy in Pakistan as a source of renewable and sustainable energy. A detailed energy infrastructure and major reasons behind the power crisis in Pakistan are presented followed by a detailed assessment of solar energ...

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Published in:Journal of mechanical science and technology 2020, 34(8), , pp.3437-3443
Main Authors: Rafique, Muhammad M., Rehman, S., Alhems, Luai M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Control
Dynamical Systems
Engineering
Fossil fuels
Industrial and Production Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Original Article
Photovoltaic cells
Solar energy
Vibration
기계공학
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Summary:This paper presents a comprehensive overview of the potential and outlook of solar energy in Pakistan as a source of renewable and sustainable energy. A detailed energy infrastructure and major reasons behind the power crisis in Pakistan are presented followed by a detailed assessment of solar energy potential. The results obtained from the solar atlas for solar irradiation and PV electricity output show a high potential of solar power throughout the country. An average value of 4.1 kWh/kWp per day is obtained from an installed capacity of 1 KWp. Furthermore, the total estimated potential of solar power in Pakistan is around 2900 GW and its effective use will help in the growth of the country’s economy by reducing the import of fossil fuels. It is foreseen that the present research will help nations develop and utilize solar power in their respective countries efficiently and effectively.
ISSN:1738-494X
1976-3824
DOI:10.1007/s12206-020-0736-9