Prospects of Hybrid Energy in Saudi Arabia, Exploring Irrigation Application in Shaqra

Dynamics in rainfall patterns due to climate change are posing a threat crop production globally. The core issue of food security is expected intensify, and improving yield using motorized power irrigation mechanisms can help curtailing the impact drought changing weather meet water requirement. To energy demand systems, this paper explores use hybrid sources, i.e., wind solar energy, taking Shaqra Saudi Arabia as case study. This presents systematic study that evaluates requirements for 3 different crops United Nations Food Agriculture Organization’s software CROPWAT 8.0 converts requirement into design pumping system. system used HOMER PRO 3.14.4 reliably demand. results suggests that, contrary common consideration Arabia, proves be more cost effective yields higher amount energy. suggest significant reduction achieved with compared PV only.