Optimal sizing for AC multi-bus microgrids based on solar, storage
A French–Moroccan research group has developed a two-stage hierarchical techno-economic model to optimize AC multi-bus microgrids in remote areas. This microgrid configuration is more complex than that of standalone systems but offers several advantages in terms of cost efficiency and energy reliability.
New model to optimize desert PV plant cleaning schedule
Scientists have used a CPLEX-based MIP model and tested it on a section of the 10 MW Masdar City Solar Photovoltaic Plant. In their simulation, they assume the use of two robotic cleaners to operate over a 90-day horizon. Total cleaning costs were estimated at $7,987.
One-year testing shows ground-mounted PV achieves ‘superior’ performance ratio in Sahara
A 12-month testing of a 1.1 MW pilot PV facility built in 2016 in Algeria’s desert has shown that tracking-equipped ground-mounted PV can reach high performance ratio values under Saharan conditions. The plant was built with a variety of PV module technologies.
Scatec’s investment portfolio in Egypt valued at $3.6 billion
Norwegian renewables company Scatec is developing a series of projects in Egypt under the country’s flagship climate action program, including two gigawatt-scale solar-plus-storage sites.
EU gives 10 GW solar, wind project priority status
The Medlink Renewable Generation project, a collaboration between Italy, Algeria and Tunisia, will deploy 10 GW of renewables in the two north African countries for both local use and export.
Chinese manufacturer plans solar glass factory in Algeria
China’s Kibing Group is looking to develop a solar glass manufacturing facility in Algeria with an annual production capacity of 1.53 million tonnes.
Egypt signs land-use contract for 2 GW solar cell and panel complex
Egypt has signed a land-use contract for a 2 GW solar cell and 2 GW panel complex with 1 GWh of storage, backed by investors from Egypt, China, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates.
Sinovoltaics maps emerging PV manufacturing hub in Middle East, Africa
In its inaugural study of the emerging manufacturing hub in the Middle East and Africa, the quality assurance and technical compliance company has mapped 3.4 GW of module, 2.5 GW of solar cell, and 8.05 GW of ingot nameplate capacity across 27 sites.
African PV imports from China up 60% in one year, says Ember
Think tank finds evidence of “take-off” for solar in Africa, with import growth is spread across the continent. Ember analysis notes import surge has potential to markedly increase electricity generating capacity in some countries.
Improving PV cleaning schedules without large datasets
Scientists in Algeria have developed a low-cost solution to optimize cleaning operations for all PV systems. The proposed approach works “effectively” without heavy data requirements, according to its creators.
