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The performance of PV solar panels depend on dust accumulated on them and tilt angle. For every location in the world there is an optimum tilt angle of dust free PV panels for best performance. However, in some areas of the world dust is an obstacle for PV panels operation. Examples of such areas are the middle east and the Arabian gulf countries. Accumulation rate of dust depends on the location...
This paper presents measurement of actual solar radiation, ambient shaded temperature, relative humidity and barometric pressure in Ras Al Khaimah-UAE (25°47'N 55°57'E) throughout the period from January 2013 until December 2015, throughout this period maximum and minimum values of solar irradiance and temperature are shown, monthly average solar irradiance and temperature values throughout the three...
The aridity, population growth, agriculture and industrial activities threaten the water resources in the UAE. In UAE, groundwater quantity is reduced and its quality is also deteriorated due to the scanty of rainfall and over pumping for different uses. The deficit of groundwater is met by desalinated water and reused of treated wastewater. To improve the current water situation, a national water...
This paper analyzes and presents the solar energy research status in the GCC countries using Scopus-database. Its findings may be valuable for researchers, politicians, industry, or decision makers to see how much the participation of the GCC countries in the field of solar energy and how it compares to other countries. The data gathered from Scopus database aided in outlining and identifying the...
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