Design of a Smart Solar Energy Management System for Protected Areas in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

A smart solar energy management system for protected areas, piloted at Uruq Bani Ma’arid in Saudi Arabia, demonstrates the feasibility of autonomous, IoT-enabled energy distribution that maximizes efficiency while minimizing ecological impact. The system integrates 3D site modeling (SketchUp), performance simulation (PVsyst), and predictive analytics (Python) to optimize solar energy output under varying climatic conditions. Key findings underscore the importance of terrain characteristics and environmental factors in designing scalable, sustainable solutions for remote protected areas, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 and the Saudi Green Initiative.

Al-Shahrani, L. M., M. Al-Muawi, L., M. Al-Qahtani, R., S. Al-Qarni, A., & Ali Abuhasel, K. (2026). Design of a Smart Solar Energy Management System for Protected Areas in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. https://doi.org/10.46254/gc03.20250107