Technological, Financial and Ecological Analysis of Photovoltaic Power System using RETScreen®: A Case in Khuzdar, Pakistan

Um E.Habiba Alvi; Ijaz Ahmed; Alveena Alvi; Babar Ashfaq; Sana Mukhtar; Paghunda Roheela Ali

doi:10.1109/ICETECC56662.2022.10069314

Technological, Financial and Ecological Analysis of Photovoltaic Power System using RETScreen^®: A Case in Khuzdar, Pakistan

Um E.Habiba Alvi^*
, Ijaz Ahmed
, Alveena Alvi
, Babar Ashfaq
, Sana Mukhtar
, Paghunda Roheela Ali

^*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

18 Scopus citations

Abstract

Green energy projects can benefit greatly from using RETScreen as a preliminary estimate for financial analysis and technology assessment. Energy shortages and climate change are wreaking havoc in Pakistan at the present time. In this study, we examine green energy sources to meet the country's energy needs while keeping environmental concerns in mind. The NASA climate information is used to conduct a comprehensive technical, economical, and environmental analysis of the intended green plant. In addition, the statistical indications demonstrate that the project is feasible in terms of cost-emission-savings. It is anticipated that this strategy will make it easier to start new renewable energy projects in developing countries that are having difficulty developing renewable energy projects. The study will also encourage the investor and corporate sector to join national grid from a business perspective. Furthermore, the scheme will also assist government institutions in reducing their reliance on fuel based plants, so bolstering the state economy and provide clean and cost effective energy.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	ICETECC 2022 - International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Electronics, Computing and Communication
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)	9781665490870
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/ICETECC56662.2022.10069314
State	Published - 2022
Externally published	Yes
Event	2022 International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Electronics, Computing and Communication, ICETECC 2022 - Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan Duration: 7 Dec 2022 → 9 Dec 2022

Publication series

Name	ICETECC 2022 - International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Electronics, Computing and Communication

Conference

Conference	2022 International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Electronics, Computing and Communication, ICETECC 2022
Country/Territory	Pakistan
City	Jamshoro, Sindh
Period	7/12/22 → 9/12/22

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Publisher Copyright:
© 2022 IEEE.

Keywords

Greenhouse gases
Photovoltaic
RETscreen
energy crises and solar inverters
solar energy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Artificial Intelligence
Computer Networks and Communications
Computer Science Applications
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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Alvi, U. E. H., Ahmed, I., Alvi, A., Ashfaq, B., Mukhtar, S., & Ali, P. R. (2022). Technological, Financial and Ecological Analysis of Photovoltaic Power System using RETScreen^®: A Case in Khuzdar, Pakistan. In ICETECC 2022 - International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Electronics, Computing and Communication (ICETECC 2022 - International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Electronics, Computing and Communication). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICETECC56662.2022.10069314

Alvi, Um E.Habiba ; Ahmed, Ijaz ; Alvi, Alveena et al. / Technological, Financial and Ecological Analysis of Photovoltaic Power System using RETScreen^® : A Case in Khuzdar, Pakistan. ICETECC 2022 - International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Electronics, Computing and Communication. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2022. (ICETECC 2022 - International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Electronics, Computing and Communication).

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Technological, Financial and Ecological Analysis of Photovoltaic Power System using RETScreen^®: A Case in Khuzdar, Pakistan. / Alvi, Um E.Habiba; Ahmed, Ijaz; Alvi, Alveena et al.
ICETECC 2022 - International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Electronics, Computing and Communication. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2022. (ICETECC 2022 - International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Electronics, Computing and Communication).

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Alvi UEH, Ahmed I, Alvi A, Ashfaq B, Mukhtar S, Ali PR. Technological, Financial and Ecological Analysis of Photovoltaic Power System using RETScreen^®: A Case in Khuzdar, Pakistan. In ICETECC 2022 - International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Electronics, Computing and Communication. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. 2022. (ICETECC 2022 - International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Electronics, Computing and Communication). doi: 10.1109/ICETECC56662.2022.10069314