A review of dust accumulation and cleaning methods for solar photovoltaic systems

HA Kazem, MT Chaichan, AHA Al-Waeli… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2020 - Elsevier
Utilizing solar energy to generate electricity on large scale photovoltaic (PV) power plants
became a trend as a new option adopted by many countries. The optimum installation of PV …

Adapting disaster preparedness strategies to changing climate patterns in Saudi Arabia: A rapid review

ZA Mani, K Goniewicz - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
This rapid review critically evaluates the impact of climate change on Saudi Arabia,
elucidating its adaptive measures and the ensuing global ramifications. Using a structured …

Climate change impacts on critical urban infrastructure and urban resiliency strategies for the Middle East

M Salimi, SG Al-Ghamdi - Sustainable Cities and Society, 2020 - Elsevier
A number of published studies have demonstrated that the human habitability of the primary
urban areas in the Middle East, especially a number of areas in Gulf Cooperation Council …

[HTML][HTML] The built environment resilience qualities to climate change impact: Concepts, frameworks, and directions for future research

MM Al-Humaiqani, SG Al-Ghamdi - Sustainable Cities and Society, 2022 - Elsevier
The exposure of built environment systems to climate-related disturbances increases over
time. As such, the resilience of the built environment against climate change shocks and …

Urbanization-environment conundrum: an invitation to sustainable development in Saudi Arabian cities

AI Almulhim, PB Cobbinah - International Journal of Sustainable …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
As rapid urbanization becomes a key topic within urban studies and planning particularly in
the Global South, it needs to be considered what radical implications to urban environment …

Modeling and experimental validation of a PVT system using nanofluid coolant and nano-PCM

AHA Al-Waeli, MT Chaichan, K Sopian, HA Kazem… - Solar Energy, 2019 - Elsevier
The photovoltaic/thermal (PVT) system is developed to combine the two separate systems to
reduce the located area and cost, improve the efficiency and save lots of materials …

[HTML][HTML] Enhancement of photovoltaic module performance using passive cooling (Fins): A comprehensive review

HA Kazem, AHA Al-Waeli, MT Chaichan… - Case Studies in Thermal …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Photovoltaic-thermal (PV/T) technology, combines the benefits of both solar
photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal systems into a single integrated solution. It is a …

CO2 capture and storage: a way forward for sustainable environment

MN Anwar, A Fayyaz, NF Sohail, MF Khokhar… - Journal of environmental …, 2018 - Elsevier
The quest for a sustainable environment and combating global warming, carbon capture,
and storage (CCS) has become the primary resort. A complete shift from non-renewable …

The effect of dust accumulation and cleaning methods on PV panels' outcomes based on an experimental study of six locations in Northern Oman

HA Kazem, MT Chaichan - Solar Energy, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract The Sultanate of Oman, similar to other GCC countries, is affected by the fluctuation
of oil prices, which led the decision-makers in this country to move towards renewable …

Spatial assessment of solar energy potential at global scale. A geographical approach

R Prăvălie, C Patriche, G Bandoc - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2019 - Elsevier
Solar energy is a key renewable source for decarbonization and the future sustainable
development of human society. However, the success of the worldwide governments in the …