The operational performance of photovoltaic systems on the roofs of fuel supply stations and their impact on the environment is assessed in the Governorate of Babylon, as an example

Sarah Ahed AlHasnawi

doi:10.71229/6batrg23

Authors

Sarah Ahed Mohammed Al-Hasnawi Department of Electrical Power Engineering, Al-Musayyib Technical College, Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University, Najaf, Iraq https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3244-3625

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71229/6batrg23

Keywords:

Photovoltaic energy, , power stations, , pollution, , Babylon Governorate.

Abstract

The aim of this applied study is to investigate the operational efficiency of PV power generation systems on the roof of fuel stations and the impact that they have on the environment in a case study in Babylon Governorate. Solar panels installed on the roofs and canopies of urban fuel stations in Iraq to provide power to these facilities without the need for diesel generators (Off-grid PV) are considered a sustainable solution to replace the conventional diesel generator for power supply. The fuel stations in Babylon Governorate were chosen as a case study because the region is densely populated and at the center of population and the climatic conditions are considered to be vulnerable in the Middle Euphrates region. The efficiency of the solar cells is directly affected by the dust deposition rates. Estimated outputs indicate the system's ability to fully meet operational needs throughout the day at a self-sufficient rate. This means clear economic gains, due to reduced operating and periodic maintenance costs for generators, and substantial conservation of diesel fuel. Moreover, the study presents an important environmental and social aspect, whereby there was a significant reduction in pollutants and toxic gases (including carbon monoxide) and the total removal of noise pollution in the urban environment. This has a direct and positive effect on public health and enhances the quality of life of the community and its surrounding communities.

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