Abstract:
In terms of the importance of solar radiation sustainability in middle east and north Africa (MENA) Region,
this research was initiated with the objective of mapping solar ponds to provide solar energy by Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) and multi-criteria decision-making method to ensure their efficiency, in terms of
cost. Primarily, literature in the field of solar ponds and clean energy was assembled, reviewed, analyzed and
categorized to deduce data about solar pond locations and analyze. Accordingly, different variables were
considered such as road networks and different countries. In addition, land cover as environmental parameter
was considered. Furthermore, technical variables like direct normal radiation, temperature, wind, and relative
humidity were taken into consideration using control points covered this area where a number of control
points reach 65500 points each point calculated the mean wind, temperature, relative humidity, and direct
normal radiation from thirty years. ArcGIS process was applied to solar pond technique locations were
selected. The deduced data were comprehended, analyzed, and presented to perceive a complete data picture
about MENA Region, from which it was apparent that different zones have different characteristics, in terms
of the capability of encompassing solar ponds. Based on the investigation results, it was concluded that
Morocco, Algeria, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emeritus, Oman, and Yamen
show in map satisfies the renewable energy potential. In addition, it was recommended to implement solar
ponds in their vicinity, as they satisfy the solar pond requirements, in terms of renewable energy efficiency
and cost.
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