Simulated co-optimization of renewable energy and desalination systems in Neom, Saudi Arabia.

ABSTRACT: The interdependence between the water and power sectors is a growing concern as the need for desalination increases globally. Therefore, co-optimizing interdependent systems is necessary to understand the impact of one sector on another. We propose a framework to identify the optimal investment mix for a co-optimized water-power system and apply it to Neom, Saudi Arabia. Our results show that investment strategies that consider the co-optimization of both systems result in total cost savings for the power sector compared to independent approaches. Analysis results suggest that systems with higher shares of non-dispatchable renewables experience the most significant cost reductions.

SUBMITTER: Riera JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9206678 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature