PV penetration with battery storage for an isolated northwest Grid of Saudi Arabia

Over the last decade fossil fuel has been one of the major sources of energy. A solution to have clean, safe, low emission and to overcome the rapid fluctuation of fuel prices is the application of renewable energy. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is facing a highly demand of energy, it is expected to exceed 120 GW by 2032. Action has been taken by the government to have sustainable energy of renewables, to contribute demand, to have clean energy and to reduce the Kingdom´s consumption of fuel and gas. KSA which has a high irradiation rate especially at the northeast area, Tabuk Region, is planning to have 41 GW of solar energy. This paper presents a comprehensive study of 40 MW PV penetration with battery storage to Tabuk Grid. The study includes complete simulation and analysis of PV integration with storage.