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Simulated co-optimization of renewable energy and desalination systems in Neom, Saudi Arabia
Jefferson A Riera1, Ricardo M Lima2, Ibrahim Hoteit1
1Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, 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.
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