Comparative Analysis of SAM and RETScreen Tools for the Case Study of 600 kW Solar PV System Installation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

In this study, we discussed the main recent studies on PV systems worldwide and specifically in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. We focused different cells their characteristics terms of efficiency, importance, negative impacts, examined classification comparison. addition, adoption technologies GCC countries is considered, focusing future aspects. technical economic evaluations were carried out for a 600-kW commercial solar project at one selected sites Riyadh region, energy generation performance was assessed. The monthly production, module orientation tracking system, peak voltage, net power consumption, rated output power, cash flow capacity factor calculated. direct, normal diffuse radiation are calculated to determine cost-effective efficient system. Two simulation programs, namely system advisor model (SAM) RETScreen, used study. comparison between annual flow, electricity loads performed evaluate accuracy results. study suggests that low-cost could be developed