Estimating the Socio-Economic Impacts of Renewable Energy Systems in Low-Income Housing: Observations, Al-Suwaidi District in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

This study includes the analysis of renewable energy conservation with the implementation of PV systems for urban buildings at low-income housing systems in Riyadh. However, the PV (Photovoltaic) systems should be designed in such a way that they reduce energy consumption for daily climate factors. The installation of PV systems with their appropriate design should be considered a major principle in urban buildings, specifically in low-income houses for renewable energy conservation. To meet the technical and socio-economic needs of the users, it is required to develop sustainability practices that allow establishing the energy-efficient residential or urban design with the management of indoor temperatures and low economic losses in Al-Suwaidi District. The study focuses on evaluating the socioeconomic and technical aspects of the domestic urban district of Riyadh based on Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) systems to implement strategies for energy-efficient building designs at low-income houses. The data was collected from survey questionnaires to study the implementation of BIPV systems.