Feasibility studies of photovoltaic system of power 30 kW with batteries in Riyadh and Tabuk region of Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia promotes the distribution of renewable energy resource such as PV application to help achieve its 27 GW renewable energy targets by 2024. In this paper, we aimed to perform a techno-economic analysis of 30 KW grid-connected rooftop solar PV system with batteries to provide power supply for the same load but based on a number of variables including location and the availability of solar irradiance. We have chosen two different regions in Saudi Arabia which are Riyadh (in the central region) and Tabuk (in the northwest). The paper outlines analysis of the grid-connected solar PV system by computational technique. Various parameters were calculated for both regions and comparison have been made for selecting and optimizing the most ideal location. The overall efficiency of the two systems including capacity factor, performance ratio, capacity factor, levelized cost, and net savings of the system were performed. In addition, potential tariff and challenges were also discussed. The paper aims to study the economic feasibility of constructing and connecting a PV solar system with batteries at customer building from the end user's perspective. The study give a clear insight about the attractiveness of the investment for given end users.